Psalms 119:20,81-83,131
Psalms 119:17-24 The Message (MSG)
Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life; not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. Open my eyes so I can see what you show me of your miracle-wonders. I’m a stranger in these parts; give me clear directions. My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!— insatiable for your nourishing commands. And those who think they know so much, ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it! Don’t let them mock and humiliate me; I’ve been careful to do just what you said. While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me, I’m absorbed in pondering your wise counsel. Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; I listen to them as to good neighbors! * * *
Psalms 119:81-88-81-88 The Message (MSG)
I’m homesick—longing for your salvation; I’m waiting for your word of hope. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; how long must I wait for your comfort? There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water, but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post. How long do I have to put up with all this? How long till you haul my tormentors into court? The arrogant godless try to throw me off track, ignorant as they are of God and his ways. Everything you command is a sure thing, but they harass me with lies. Help! They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up— but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel. In your great love revive me so I can alertly obey your every word. * * *
Psalms 119:129-136 The Message (MSG)
Every 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. Turn my way, look kindly on me, as you always do to those who personally love you. Steady my steps with your Word of promise so nothing malign gets the better of me. Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. I cry rivers of tears because nobody’s living by your book! * * *
Psalms 119:20 King James Version (KJV)
My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Psalm 119:81-83 King James Version (KJV)
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: But I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, Saying, When wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Psalm 119:131 King James Version (KJV)
I opened my mouth, and panted: For I longed for thy commandments.
Psalms 119:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
My soul is crushed with longing After Your ordinances at all times.
Psalms 119:81-83 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
My soul languishes for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. My eyes fail with longing for Your word, While I say, “When will You comfort me?” Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
Psalms 119:131 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I opened my mouth wide and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.
Psalms 119:20 New Century Version (NCV)
I wear myself out with desire for your laws all the time.
Psalms 119:81-83 New Century Version (NCV)
I am weak from waiting for you to save me, but I hope in your word. My eyes are tired from looking for your promise. When will you comfort me? Even though I am like a wine bag going up in smoke, I do not forget your demands.
Psalms 119:131 New Century Version (NCV)
I am nearly out of breath. I really want to learn your commands.
Psalms 119:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
My soul breaketh for the longing That it hath unto thine ordinances at all times.
Psalms 119:81-83 American Standard Version (ASV)
My soul fainteth for thy salvation; But I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, While I say, When wilt thou comfort me? For I am become like a wine-skin in the smoke; Yet do I not forget thy statutes.
Psalms 119:131 American Standard Version (ASV)
I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
Psalms 119:20 New International Version (NIV)
My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
Psalms 119:81-83 New International Version (NIV)
My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, “When will you comfort me?” Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
Psalms 119:131 New International Version (NIV)
I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
Psalms 119:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
My soul breaks with longing For Your judgments at all times.
Psalms 119:81-83 New King James Version (NKJV)
My soul faints for Your salvation, But I hope in Your word. My eyes fail from searching Your word, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, Yet I do not forget Your statutes.
Psalms 119:131 New King James Version (NKJV)
I opened my mouth and panted, For I longed for Your commandments.
Psalms 119:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
My soul is crushed with longing For Your ordinances at all times.
Psalms 119:81-83 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶My soul languishes and grows weak for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. My eyes fail [with longing, watching] for [the fulfillment of] Your promise, Saying, “When will You comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin [blackened and shriveled] in the smoke [in which it hangs], Yet I do not forget Your statutes.
Psalms 119:131 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I opened my mouth and panted [with anticipation], Because I longed for Your commandments.
Psalms 119:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
I am always overwhelmed with a desire for your regulations.
Psalms 119:81-83 New Living Translation (NLT)
I am worn out waiting for your rescue, but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
Psalms 119:131 New Living Translation (NLT)
I pant with expectation, longing for your commands.
Psalms 119:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I am continually consumed by these irresistible longings, these cravings to obey your every commandment!
Psalms 119:81-83 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I’m lovesick with yearnings for more of your salvation, for my heart is entwined with your Word. I’m consumed with longings for your promises, so I ask, “When will they all come true?” My soul feels dry and shriveled, useless and forgotten, but I will never forget your living truth.
Psalms 119:131 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I open my mouth and inhale the Word of God because I crave the revelation of your commands.
Psalms 119:20 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.