Psalms 119:130
The opening of thy words giveth light, it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129PE. Wonderful are thy testimonies: therefore doth my soul keep them.
131I opened my mouth, and panted for breath; because for thy commandments did I long.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7(19:8) The law of the Lord is perfect, quieting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law, and I will observe it with all [my] heart.
Proverbs 1:4To give to the simple prudence, to the youth knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light; and the way of life are the admonitions of correction:
Isaiah 8:20[Hold] to the law and to the testimony: if they are not to speak according to this word, in which there is no light.
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 →