Psalms 119:130
The communication of thy precepts giveth light; It giveth understanding to the simple.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129Wonderful are thine ordinances; Therefore do I observe them.
131I open my mouth and pant: For I long for thy commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; The precepts of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may keep thy law; That I may observe it with my whole heart!
Proverbs 1:4Which will give caution to the simple, To the young man wisdom and discretion;
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, and instruction a light; Yea, the rebukes of correction lead to life.
Isaiah 8:20To the word, to the revelation! If they speak not according to this, For them no bright morning shall arise.
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 forgiveness of sins, and an inheritance among the 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 →