Psalm 119:131

Revised Version 1885

I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.

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As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.

My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thy judgements at all times.

as newborn babes, long for the spiritual milk which is without guile, that ye may grow thereby unto salvation;

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:

I am the LORD thy God, Which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt: Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; And thy law is my delight.

I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.

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

Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAU

As a servant that earnestly desireth the shadow, And as an hireling that looketh for his wages: