Psalms 119:130
The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple.
Updated King James Version
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 does my soul keep them.
131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for your commandments.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:34Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Proverbs 1:4To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Acts 26:18To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is 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 →