Psalm 119:130 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³⁰ The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³⁰ The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³⁰ The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

Common English Bible

¹³⁰ Access to your words gives light, giving simple folk understanding.

Psalm 119:130 Cross References

Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.

Psalm 119:34

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Psalm 19:7

The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalm 19:8

The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith in me.

2 Corinthians 4:4

in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

2 Corinthians 4:6

Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:19

And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts: