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Psalm 119:129–131

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129–136Every word you give me is a miracle word—

how could I help but obey?

Break open your words, let the light shine out,

let ordinary people see the meaning.

Mouth open and panting,

I wanted your commands more than anything.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Your testimonies are wonderful;

therefore my soul keeps them.

The unfolding of your words gives light;

it imparts understanding to the simple.

I open my mouth and pant,

because I long for your commandments.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Your statutes are wonderful;

therefore I obey them.

The unfolding of your words gives light;

it gives understanding to the simple.

I open my mouth and pant,

longing for your commands.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Your decrees are wondrous;

therefore I obey them.

The revelation of your words brings light

and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

I open my mouth and pant

because I long for your commands.

NLTNew Living Translation

Your laws are wonderful.

No wonder I obey them!

The teaching of your word gives light,

so even the simple can understand.

I pant with expectation,

longing for your commands.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Your testimonies are miracles,

therefore my soul keeps them.

The unfolding of your words gives light,

giving understanding to the simple.

I open my mouth and pant,

because I long for your commands.

KJV 1900King James Version

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.