Psalms 119:131
I open my mouth and pant: For I long for thy commandments.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
In Context
130The communication of thy precepts giveth light; It giveth understanding to the simple.
132Look thou upon me, and be gracious to me, As is just to those who love thy name!
Cross References
Job 29:23Yea, they waited for me as for the rain; They opened their mouths wide as for the latter rain.
Psalms 81:10I Jehovah am thy God, Who brought thee out of the land of Egypt: Open wide thy mouth, and I will fill it!
Psalms 119:40Behold, I have longed for thy precepts; O quicken thou me in thy righteousness!
Psalms 119:174I long for thy salvation, O LORD! And thy law is my delight!
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord;
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 →