Psalms 119:131 nasb — I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.

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"I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments."

— Psalms 119:131, NASB

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Psalms 119 — Context

128

Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way.

129

Your testimonies are wonderful; Therefore my soul observes them.

130

The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.

131

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

132

Turn to me and be gracious to me, After Your manner with those who love Your name.

133

Establish my footsteps in Your word, And do not let any iniquity have dominion over me.

134

Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts.

Psalms 119:131 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 119:131 say?
Psalms 119:131 in the NASB reads: “I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.”
Where is Psalms 119:131 in the Bible?
Psalms 119:131 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 119, verse 131.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 119:131.
What translation should I read Psalms 119:131 in?
Psalms 119:131 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 119:131?
Psalms 119:131 reads (NASB): “I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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