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Psalm 131:2
ESV But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.
NIV But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.
NASB I have certainly soothed and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child resting against his mother, My soul within me is like a weaned child.
CSB Instead, I have calmed and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like a weaned child.
NLT Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
KJV Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
NKJV Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

What does Psalm 131:2 mean?

When a child is "weaned," they can eat foods other than their mother's milk. Such a child is more patient and content while waiting for nourishment. The un-weaned infant cries when hungry; they are constantly looking for more. David compares his trust in God to the attitude of a weaned child: content, trusting, and calm even while waiting to accept whatever the Lord has in store.

Psalm 73 begins with an inward struggle over the apparent wealth and ease of wicked people (Psalm 73:2–3). However, the psalmist sought out a better perspective (Psalm 73:16–18). This led to a sense of contentment and calm (Psalm 73:25–28). In a similar way, the author of the book of Hebrews encourages Christians to be content with what they have, thanks to the Lord's abiding presence (Hebrews 13:5).
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