Psalm 119:131

131 J'ouvre la bouche et je soupire, Car je suis avide de tes commandements.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 119:131 In-Context

129 Tes préceptes sont admirables: Aussi mon âme les observe.

130 La révélation de tes paroles éclaire, Elle donne de l'intelligence aux simples.

131 J'ouvre la bouche et je soupire, Car je suis avide de tes commandements.

132 Tourne vers moi ta face, et aie pitié de moi, Selon ta coutume à l'égard de ceux qui aiment ton nom!

133 Affermis mes pas dans ta parole, Et ne laisse aucune iniquité dominer sur moi!