Psalms 131:2

“Surely I haue behaued and quieted my selfe as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soule is euen as a weaned childe.”

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Other Translations for 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

Surely I have composed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child {rests} against his mother, My soul is like a weaned child within me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

See, I have made my soul calm and quiet, like a child on its mother's breast; my soul is like a child on its mother's breast.
- Basic English Bible

Surely I have restrained and composed my soul, like a weaned child with its mother: my soul within me is as a weaned child.
- Darby Bible

Surely I have behaved and quieted myself as a child that is weaned by his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
- Webster's Bible

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

Have I not compared, and kept silent my soul, As a weaned one by its mother? As a weaned one by me [is] my soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother; my soul is with me like a weaned child.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Psalms 131:2

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 131:2

131:2 Surely - When my mind was provoked. Weaned - Wholly depending upon God's providence, as the poor helpless infant, relies upon its mother for support.


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