Psalm 119:131

Modern English Version

I opened my mouth and panted, for I long for Your commandments.

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As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God.

My soul is consumed with longing for Your decrees at all times.

As newborn babies, desire the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow,

Pursue peace with all men, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord,

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

I long for Your salvation, O Lord, and Your law is my delight.

I rejoice at Your word like one who finds great spoil.

They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouth wide as for the spring rain.

Behold, I long for Your precepts; revive me in Your righteousness.

Like a servant, he longs for the shade, and like a hired worker, he looks for his wages,