Psalms 119:131
What does Psalms 119:131 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 119:131 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862My mouth I have opened, yea, I pant, For, for Thy commands I have longed.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 42:1
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.
- Psalms 119:40
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: Quicken me in thy righteousness. ו VAV.
- Job 29:23
And they waited for me as for the rain; And they opened their mouth wideasfor the latter rain.
- Psalms 119:20
My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
- Psalms 119:162
I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
- Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:
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