Psalms 119:130
When your word is unfolded, light breaks; imparting wisdom to the simple.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129Your decrees are wonderful, gladly I keep them.
131With open mouth I pant with longing for your commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.
Psalms 119:34instruct me to keep your law, and I will observe it with all my heart.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God; so that they may receive pardon for their sins, and a place among those who have become God’s people, 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 →