Psalms 119:131
129 Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
132 Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
133 Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
- KJV
- I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
- WEB
- I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
- ASV
- I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
- DARBY
- I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
- BLB
- I have opened my mouth and I pant—for I have longed for Your commandments!
- ÅB
- Jeg åpnet min munn og sukket av lengsel; for jeg stundet etter dine bud.
- OTB
- Jeg åpnet min munn vidt med lengsel,
For jeg lengtet etter dine bud. - B1930
- Jeg åpnet min munn og sukket av lengsel; for jeg stundet efter dine bud.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 42:1
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.
Read in contextPsalms 119:20
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
Read in context1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
Read in contextPsalms 81:10
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
Read in contextHebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Read in contextIsaiah 26:8–9
Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.
Read in contextJob 29:23
They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.
Read in contextPsalms 119:162
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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