Psalms 119:130
The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129PE Your unchanging word is full of wonder; for this reason my soul keeps it.
131My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7\19:6\His going out is from the end of the heaven, and his circle to the ends of it; there is nothing which is not open to his heat.
Psalms 119:34Give me wisdom, so that I may keep your law; going after it with all my heart.
Proverbs 1:4To make the simple-minded sharp, and to give the young man knowledge, and serious purpose:
Proverbs 6:23For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.
Isaiah 8:20Then say to them, Put your faith in the teaching and the witness. ... If they do not say such things. ... For him there is no dawn. ...
Acts 26:18To make their eyes open, turning them from the dark to the light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may have forgiveness of sins and a heritage among those who are made holy by faith in me.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:130
17. PE. 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. See here how David was affected towards the word of God. 1. He admired it, as most excellent in itself: Thy testimonies are wonderful. The word of God gives us admirable discoveries of God, and Christ, and another world; admirable proofs of divine love and grace. The majesty of the style, the purity of the matter, the harmony of the parts, are all wonderful. Its effects upon the consciences of men, both for conviction and comfort, are… Read the whole commentary →