Psalms 131:2 cpdv — how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob: "

— Psalms 131:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 131 — Context

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A Canticle in steps. O Lord, remember David and all his meekness,

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how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob:

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I shall not enter into the tabernacle of my house, nor climb into the bed where I lie down;

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I shall not give sleep to my eyes, nor slumber to my eyelids

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and rest to my temples, until I find a place for the Lord, a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

Psalms 131:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 131:2 say?
Psalms 131:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob: ”
Where is Psalms 131:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 131:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 131, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 131:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 131:2 in?
Psalms 131:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 131:2?
Psalms 131:2 reads (CPDV): “how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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