Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and 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.
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.
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 an undefiled law, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, and giveth wisdom unto simple.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:
Luke 1:77-79
And to give knowledge of salvation unto his people, for the remission of sins:
Psalm 119:105
{Nun} Thy word is a lantern unto my feet and a light unto my paths.
Proverbs 1:4
That the very babes might have wit, and that young men might have knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 1:22-23
"O ye children, how long will ye love childishness? How long will the scorners delight in scorning, and the unwise be enemies unto knowledge?
Isaiah 8:20
If any man want light, let him look upon the law and the testimony whether they speak not after this meaning.
Acts 26:18
to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'
Proverbs 9:4-6
"Whoso is ignorant, let him come hither!" And to the unwise she said,
Romans 16:18-19
For they that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ: but their own bellies. And with sweet preachings and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocents:
2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest should shine unto them the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, which is the image of God.
2 Corinthians 4:6
For it is God that commanded the light to shine out of darkness, which hath shined in our hearts, for 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 rebuked of the light, are manifest. For whatsoever is manifest, that same is light.
2 Timothy 3:15-17
And forasmuch also as thou hast known holy scripture of a child, which is able to make thee wise unto salvation through the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Peter 1:19
We have also a right sure word of prophecy, whereunto if ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, ye do well; until the day dawn and the day star arise in your hearts.