Psalms 119:131
I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
In Context
130The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
132Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Cross References
Job 29:23They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain.
Psalms 81:10I am the LORD, your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
Psalms 119:40Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness.
Psalms 119:174I have longed for your salvation, LORD. Your law is my delight.
Hebrews 12:14Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man 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 →