Psalm 119:131

King James 3 - The Literal Traslation

I opened my mouth and panted; for I longed for Your commands.

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To the chief musician. A Contemplation for the sons of Korah. As the deer pants after the channels of water, so my soul pants after You, O God.

My soul is crushed for the longing to Your judgments in every season.

as newborn babes desire the pure soulnourishing milk, that you may grow by it;

Eagerly pursue peace and holiness with all, without which no one will see the Lord,

I am Jehovah your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt; open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

I have longed for Your salvation, O Jehovah; and Your Law is my delight.

I rejoice at Your Word, as one who finds great plunder.

And they waited for me like the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain.

Behold, I have longed for Your precepts; grant to me life in Your righteousness.

As a servant pants for the shade, and as a hireling looks for his wages,