Psalms 119:130
The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore doth my soul observe them.
131I opened my mouth wide and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, and I will observe thy law; and I will keep it with [my] whole heart.
Proverbs 1:4to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching a light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Isaiah 8:20To the law and the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, for them there is no daybreak.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among them that are sanctified 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 →