Parallel Verses
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.
American Standard Version
The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto 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 the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
Luke 1:77-79
to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins,
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Proverbs 1:4
to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth--
Proverbs 1:22-23
"How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 8:20
To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Acts 26:18
to 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 a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
Proverbs 9:4-6
"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!" To him who lacks sense she says,
Romans 16:18-19
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
2 Corinthians 4:4
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness,"has shone 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 when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:19
And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts,