Psalms 119:131
I opened wide my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy commandments.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
In Context
130The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
132Turn Thee towards me, and be gracious unto me, as is Thy wont to do unto those that love Thy name.
Cross References
Job 29:23And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.
Psalms 81:10(81-11) I am the LORD thy God, who brought thee up out of the land of Egypt; open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Psalms 119:40Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts; quicken me in Thy righteousness.
Psalms 119:174I have longed for Thy salvation, O LORD; and Thy law is my delight.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:131
130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Here is, 1. The great use for which the word of God was intended, to give light, that is, to give understanding, to give us to understand that which will be of use to us in our travels through this world; and it is the outward and ordinary means by which the Spirit of God enlightens the understanding of all that are sanctified. God's testimonies are not only wonderful for the greatness of them, but useful, as a light in a dark… Read the whole commentary →