Psalms 119:130
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.
131I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
Proverbs 1:4To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Acts 26:18to 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.’
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 →