Psalms 119:130

In 11 translations

BSB

The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.

KJV

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

WEB

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

ASV

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

LSV

The opening of Your words enlightens, || Instructing the simple.

YLT

The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.

DBY

The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

DRC118:130

The declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little ones.

GNV

The entrance into thy wordes sheweth light, and giueth vnderstanding to the simple.

JPS

The opening of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

LXXE118:130

The manifestation of thy words will enlighten, and instruct the simple.

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Original-language editions

WLC

פֵּ֖תַח דְּבָרֶ֥יךָ יָאִ֗יר מֵבִ֥ין פְּתָיִֽים׃

LXX-Br118:130

Ἡ δήλωσις τῶν λόγων σου φωτιεῖ καὶ συνετιεῖ νηπίους.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
• Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
• 2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
• Acts 26:18to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
• Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
• Luke 1:77–79to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, to shine on those who live in darkness and…
• 2 Peter 1:19We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
• Proverbs 1:22–23“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you;…
• Ephesians 5:13–14But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
• Proverbs 1:4To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
• Proverbs 9:4–6“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment. “Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”
• Romans 16:18–19For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you…

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