Psalms 119:130
The opening of thy words, sheddeth light, Giving understanding to the simple.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
In Context
129[PE.] Wonderful are thy testimonies, For this cause, hath my soul observed them.
131My mouth, have I opened wide, and panted, because, for thy commandments, have I longed.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, that I may observe thy law, that I may keep it with a whole heart.
Proverbs 1:4For giving To the simple shrewdness, To the young man, knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 6:23For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, [It is], because they have no dawning day.
Acts 26:18To open their eyes; that they turn from darkness unto light, and the authority of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among them who have been made holy by the faith respecting 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 →