Psalms 119:130
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them.
131I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.
Proverbs 1:4to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man—
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,
Isaiah 8:20Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
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 an inheritance amongst those who 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 →