The speaker claims humility before God, stating their heart and eyes have not been lifted up in pride. They acknowledge that when they were not humble, they suffered, but now they are at peace, like a child weaned from its mother. The speaker concludes by encouraging Israel to put their hope in the Lord.
1 A Canticle in steps: of David. O Lord, my heart has not been exalted, and my eyes have not been raised up. Neither have I walked in greatness, nor in wonders beyond me 2 When I was not humble in thought, then I lifted up my soul. Like one who has been weaned from his mother, so was I recompensed in my soul 3 Let Israel hope in the Lord, from this time forward and even forever