Psalms 131:2

Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 131:2

BSB

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

AKJV

Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.

CPDV

When I was not humble in thought, then I lifted up my soul. Like one who has been weaned from his mother, so was I recompensed in my soul.

ERV

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, my soul is with me like a weaned child.

NHEB

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

SMT

If I did not place and rest my soul as a child weaned of his Mother: my soul as a weaned child.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 131:2

SurelyIhavebehavedH7737VerbandquietedH1826Verb myselfH5315Noun FeminineasachildthatisweanedH1580VerbofhismotherH517Noun FemininemysoulH5315Noun FeminineisevenasaweanedchildH1580Verb

Commentary for Psalms 131:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 131:2

Summary

Soul achieves peace like contented weaned child

Event

Soul achieves childlike contentment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC