Psalms 119:131
I opened my mouth and panted, because I loued thy commandements.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
In Context
130The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.
132Looke vpon mee and bee mercifull vnto me, as thou vsest to doe vnto those that loue thy Name.
Cross References
Job 29:23And they wayted for me, as for the raine, and they opened their mouth as for the latter rayne.
Psalms 81:10For I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide and I will fill it.
Psalms 119:40Beholde, I desire thy commandements: quicken me in thy righteousnesse,
Psalms 119:174I haue longed for thy saluation, O Lord, and thy Lawe is my delite.
Hebrews 12:14Followe peace with all men, and holinesse, without the which no man shall see ye 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 →