Psalm 119:131

131 I opened my mouth, and drew breath: for I earnestly longed after thy commandments.

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 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul has sought them out.

130 The manifestation of thy words will enlighten, and instruct the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and drew breath: for I earnestly longed after thy commandments.

132 Look upon me and have mercy upon me, after the manner of them that love thy name.

133 Order my steps according to thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.