Psalms 119:130
The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129PE. Thy testimonies are wonderfull: therefore doeth my soule keepe them.
131I opened my mouth and panted, because I loued thy commandements.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The Lawe of the Lord is perfite, conuerting the soule: the testimonie of the Lord is sure, and giueth wisedome vnto the simple.
Psalms 119:34Giue mee vnderstanding, and I will keepe thy Law: yea, I wil keepe it with my whole heart.
Proverbs 1:4To giue vnto the simple, sharpenesse of wit, and to the childe knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 6:23For the commandement is a lanterne, and instruction a light: and corrections for instruction are the way of life,
Isaiah 8:20To the Law, and to the testimonie, if they speake not according to this worde: it is because there is no light in them.
Acts 26:18To open their eyes, that they may turne from darknes to light, and from the power of Satan vnto God, that they may receiue forgiuenes of sinnes, and inheritance among them, which are sanctified by fayth 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 →