Scripture Context

Psalms 130:6 - Psalms 132:3

6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning; I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

7 Let Israel hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Psalms 131
Intro: Humility the surety of hope. (A Song of degrees of David.)

1 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

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.

3 Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and forever.

Psalms 132
Intro: David's covenant -- God's promises to his people. (A Song of degrees.)

1 Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions;

2 How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;