Psalms 119:130
128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
- KJV
- The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
- WEB
- The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
- ASV
- The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
- DARBY
- The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
- BLB
- The opening of Your words gives light, giving understanding to the simple ones.
- ÅB
- Dine ords åpenbaring opplyser, den gjør enfoldige forstandige.
- OTB
- Åpenbaringen av dine ord gir lys;
Den gir de enfoldige forstand. - B1930
- Dine ords åpenbaring oplyser, den gjør enfoldige forstandige.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Psalms 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Read in contextProverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Read in contextActs 26:18
To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Read in contextPsalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Read in contextLuke 1:77–79
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,
Read in context2 Peter 1:19
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Read in contextProverbs 1:22–23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
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