Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
New American Standard Bible
It gives
King James Version
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Holman Bible
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
International Standard Version
The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
A Conservative Version
The opening of thy words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Amplified
The unfolding of Your [glorious] words give light;
Their unfolding gives understanding to the simple (childlike).
Bible in Basic English
The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
Darby Translation
The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
Julia Smith Translation
The entrance of thy words will enlighten; causing the simple to understand.
King James 2000
The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding unto the simple.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The unfolding of your words gives light, giving understanding to [the] simple.
Modern King James verseion
The entrance of Your Words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding unto the simple.
NET Bible
Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.
New Heart English Bible
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
The Emphasized Bible
The opening of thy words, sheddeth light, Giving understanding to the simple.
Webster
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.
World English Bible
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Youngs Literal Translation
The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
Themes
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
The scriptures » Designed for » Illuminating
Simplicity » General references to
Simplicity » They who have the grace of » Are made wise by the word of God
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Enlightenment, spiritual
Spiritual » Enlargement » Enlightenment
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Psalm 119:130
Devotionals containing Psalm 119:130
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 119:130
Images Psalm 119:130
Prayers for Psalm 119:130
Verse Info
Context Readings
Cross References
Psalm 19:7
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Luke 1:77-79
To give knowledge of salvation unto his people In the remission of their sins,
Psalm 119:105
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.
Proverbs 1:4
To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:
Proverbs 1:22-23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?
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.
Proverbs 9:4-6
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: As for him that is void of understanding, she saith to him,
Romans 16:18-19
For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.
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.
Ephesians 5:13-14
But all things when they are reproved are made manifest by the light: for everything that is made manifest is light.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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: