Psalm 131:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I am not conceited, LORD, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes.

Cross References

2 Samuel 6:22

I'll show you just how great I can be! I'll even be disgusting to myself. But those slave-girls you talked about will still honour me!”

Job 42:3

You asked why I talk so much when I know so little. I have talked about things that are far beyond my understanding.

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 122:1

It made me glad to hear them say, “Let's go to the house of the LORD!”

Psalm 124:1

The LORD was on our side! Let everyone in Israel say:

Psalm 133:1

It is truly wonderful when relatives live together in peace.

Psalm 139:6

I can't understand all this! Such wonderful knowledge is far above me.

Proverbs 21:4

Evil people are proud and arrogant, but sin is the only crop they produce.

Jeremiah 17:16

Our LORD, you chose me to care for your people, and that's what I have done. You know everything I have said, and I have never once asked you to punish them.

Jeremiah 45:5

I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Matthew 11:29

Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

Acts 20:19

Some of the Jews plotted against me and caused me a lot of sorrow and trouble. But I served the Lord and was humble.

Romans 11:33

Who can measure the wealth and wisdom and knowledge of God? Who can understand his decisions or explain what he does?

Romans 12:16

Be friendly with everyone. Don't be proud and feel that you are cleverer than others. Make friends with ordinary people.

Deuteronomy 17:20

and not think that he's better than everyone else. If the king completely obeys the LORD's commands, he and his descendants will rule Israel for many years.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

Both you and God are witnesses that we were pure and honest and innocent in our dealings with you followers of the Lord.

1 Samuel 16:13

Samuel poured the oil on David's head while his brothers watched. At that moment, the Spirit of the LORD took control of David and stayed with him from then on. Samuel returned home to Ramah.

1 Samuel 16:18

“A man named Jesse who lives in Bethlehem has a son who can play the harp,” one official said. “He's a brave warrior, he's good-looking, he can speak well, and the LORD is with him.”

1 Samuel 16:22

Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: “I really like David. Please let him stay with me.”

1 Samuel 17:15

He took care of his father's sheep, and he went back and forth between Bethlehem and Saul's camp.