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, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is fire, and the law is light; and reproofs of chastening are the way of life,
Luke 1:77-79
giving knowledge of saving health unto his people for the remission of their sins
Psalm 119:105
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my way.
Proverbs 1:4
to give prudence to the simple, and to the young men knowledge and council.
Proverbs 1:22-23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and the fools hate knowledge?
Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes and to turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive remission of sins and inheritance among those who are sanctified by the faith that is in me.
Proverbs 9:4-6
whosoever is simple, let him turn in here; as for those that lack understanding, , she saith unto him,
Romans 16:18-19
For they that are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly and by smooth words and blessings deceive the hearts of the simple.
2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this age has blinded the understanding of those who do not believe, that the light of the gospel of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine in them.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For the God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in our hearts to bring forth the light of the knowledge of the clarity of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:13-14
But all these things when they are reproved by the light are made manifest, for the light is that which manifests everything.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto saving health by the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:19
We have also the most sure word of the prophets, unto which ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts,