King James Version
psalm 119:131 in the King James Version says “I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.”
psalm 119:131 · KJV
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. as thou: Heb. according to the custom toward those, etc
Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
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