Psalms 119:131

131 I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commandments.

Psalms 119:131 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:131

I opened my mouth, and panted
As a person out of breath does, through walking or running; he stops and pants, and opens his mouth, to draw in air to his relief: or as hungry and thirsty persons pant for food and drink, and open their mouths to receive it, before it can well be brought to them. So the psalmist panted after God, and communion with him; desired the sincere milk of the word; longed for the breasts of ordinances, and even fainted for the courts of the Lord, ( Psalms 42:1 ) ( 84:2 ) ;

for I longed for thy commandments;
for an opportunity of waiting upon God in the way of his duty; to hear his word, and attend his worship.

Psalms 119:131 In-Context

129 Your written instructions are miraculous. That is why I obey them.

130 Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.

131 I open my mouth and pant because I long for your commandments.

132 Turn toward me, and have pity on me as you have pledged to do for those who love your name.

133 Make my steps secure through your promise, and do not let any sin control me.