Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

The revelation of Your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.

New American Standard Bible

The unfolding of Your words gives light;
It gives understanding to the simple.

King James Version

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

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.

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 119:130

Devotionals containing Psalm 119:130

Images Psalm 119:130

Prayers for Psalm 119:130

Context Readings

Pe

129 פ PeYour decrees are wonderful;
therefore I obey them.
130 The revelation of Your words brings light
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
131 I open my mouth and pant
because I long for Your commands.


Cross References

Psalm 19:7

The instruction of the Lord is perfect,
renewing one’s life;
the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy,
making the inexperienced wise.

Proverbs 6:23

For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light,
and corrective discipline is the way to life.

Luke 1:77-79

to give His people knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins.

Psalm 119:105

נ NunYour word is a lamp for my feet
and a light on my path.

Proverbs 1:4

for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced,
knowledge and discretion to a young man—

Proverbs 1:22-23

“How long, foolish ones, will you love ignorance?
How long will you mockers enjoy mocking
and you fools hate knowledge?

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, there will be no dawn for them.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that by faith in Me they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified.’

Proverbs 9:4-6

“Whoever is inexperienced, enter here!”
To the one who lacks sense, she says,

Romans 16:18-19

for such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.

2 Corinthians 4:4

In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers so they cannot see 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 God’s glory in the face of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:13-14

Everything exposed by the light is made clear,

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 1:19

So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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