Tehillim 119:131

131 I opened my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy mitzvot.

Tehillim 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.

Tehillim 119:131 In-Context

129 Thy edot (testimonies) are wonderful; therefore doth my nefesh keep them.

130 The petach (entrance, doorway) of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and panted; for I longed for Thy mitzvot.

132 Look Thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as Thy manner is unto those that love Shimcha.

133 Order my footsteps in Thy imrah; and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.