“But what is loved by loving, if love itself be not loved? Whence by consequence that stranger upon earth, after praying that the commandments of God might not be hidden from him, wherein love is enjoined either solely or principally; declareth that he desireth to have a love for love itself, saying, "My soul hath cove…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 119
Original
20My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
18Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
— Psalms 119:20 —
21Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.
22Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.