Psalm 119:131

Modern King James Version

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

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To the Chief Musician. A contemplation; for the sons of Korah. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so my soul pants after You, O God.

My soul breaks for the longing that it has to Your judgments at all times.

desire the sincere milk of the Word, as newborn babes, so that you may grow by it;

Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord;

I am Jehovah your God, who brought you out of 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 spoil.

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

Behold, I have longed after Your Commandments; in Your righteousness give me life.

As a servant earnestly desires the shadow, and as a hireling looks for his wages,