Psalms 119:81 meaning and explanation

My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.

Psalms 119:81, Berean Standard Bible

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The psalmist speaks as a faithful servant under prolonged pressure, likely facing hostility from the arrogant and powerful who slander and threaten him. His soul faints, meaning his strength and patience are nearly exhausted, as he longs for God's salvation, the rescue and vindication he has been promised.

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