Psalm 119:131

Translations

Modern

I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

Traditional

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

Literal

I have opened my mouth and I pant—for I have longed for Your commandments!

Latin

Os meum aperui, et attraxi spiritum: quia mandata tua desiderabam.

Original

Hebrew

English

I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

Notes

Psalms 119:129–136

Pe (פ) is the seventeenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm.

The psalmist prays earnestly for God to speak to him as he suffers from his adversities.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Related verses

Psalm 42:1
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.
Psalm 119:20
My soul is consumed with longing for Your judgments at all times.
1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Isaiah 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.
Psalm 81:10
I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it.
Job 29:23
They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers.
Psalm 119:174
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Psalm 119:40
How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.

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