Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
I have surely calmed and quieted my heart, like a child who no longer needs to nurse from his mother. My soul is peaceful, like a weaned child who is content.
The writer is describing how he has found inner peace and contentment by quieting his restless heart, like a child who has learned to be satisfied without constantly demanding more.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David and is one of the 'Songs of Ascents' that Jewish pilgrims would sing while traveling to Jerusalem for religious festivals. The imagery of a weaned child would have been particularly meaningful in ancient times, when children were typically nursed for 2-3 years and weaning marked an important milestone of growth and independence.
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