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Psalm 131 The Psalter Psalm 133

PSALMVS CXXXII

Memento, Domine, David

A Song of Degrees: God's Promise · Royal · Book V

Pray this Psalm · Lectio Divina

1Lord, my heart is not exalted: nor are my eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters, nor in wonderful things above me.

2If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my soul: As a child that is weaned is towards his mother, so reward in my soul.

3Let Israel hope in the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever.

Douay-Rheims · Challoner Revision

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Wisdom of the Church

Psalm 132 is a central Royal Psalm, traditionally attributed to the Davidic collection, though scholarly consensus often identifies it as a post-exilic composition intended to renew the Davidic Covenant. It holds a distinct place within the 'Songs of Ascents' (Psalms 120–134), likely chanted by pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem. The psalm reflects the historical ambition of David to establish a dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant, recalling the oath he swore to the 'Mighty One of Jacob.' Its structure invokes the historical tension between the nomadic sanctuary of the wilderness and the permanent Temple built by Solomon. In the Second Temple period, this psalm served as a liturgical bridge between the historical kingdom and the messianic hope of restoration. It emphasizes the inseparable link between the royal dynasty and the divine presence within Zion. Its inclusion in the final book of the Psalter marks it as a key text for post-exilic identity, serving as a reminder that the fidelity of the Lord to His anointed servant remains the bedrock of Israel’s security and national hope.