Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.”

Psalm 119:130

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

World English Bible

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

American Standard Version

The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

Geneva Bible 1599

The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.

Darby Translation

The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

Young's Literal Translation

The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.

Bible in Basic English

The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.

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Cross references

“entrance”

Psalm 119:105 Proverbs 6:23 2 Corinthians 4:6 Acts 26:18 Luke 1:77–79 2 Peter 1:19

Psalm 119:105 · BSB

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

2 Corinthians 4:6 · BSB

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Acts 26:18 · BSB

to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Luke 1:77–79 · BSB

to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

2 Peter 1:19 · BSB

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

“it giveth”

Psalm 19:7 2 Timothy 3:15–17 Proverbs 1:4 Proverbs 9:4–6 Proverbs 1:22 Proverbs 1:23

Psalm 19:7 · BSB

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

2 Timothy 3:15–17 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 1:4 · BSB

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

Proverbs 9:4–6 · BSB

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 1:22 · BSB

“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 1:23 · BSB

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.

131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

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