Psalms 119 · Verse 130

Psalms 119:130

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Psalms 119:130, King James Version

Psalms 119:130 in other translations

BSBThe unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
WEBThe entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
ASVThe opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
YLTThe opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
DARBYThe entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
BBEThe opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
WebsterThe entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple.

What does Psalms 119:130 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
130. The entrance--literally, "opening"; God's words, as an open door, let in light, or knowledge. Rather, as Hengstenberg explains it, "The opening up," or, "explanation of thy word." To the natural man the doors of God's Word are shut. Lu 24:27, 31; Ac 17:3; Ep 1:18, confirm this view, "opening (that is, explaining) and alleging," &c. unto the simple--those needing or desiring it (compare Psa 19:7).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light - פתח pethach, the opening of it: when I open my Bible to read, light springs up in my mind. Every sermon, every prayer, every act of faith, is an opening by which light is let into the seeking soul.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 119:129-136

The wonders of redeeming love will fix the heart in adoration of them. The Scriptures show us what we were, what we are, and what we shall be. They show us the mercy and the justice of the Lord, the joys of heaven, and the pains of hell. Thus they give to the simple, in a few days, understanding of those matters, which philosophers for ages sought in vain. The believer, wearied with the cares of life and his…

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Psalms 119:130 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

פֵּ֖תַחPe.tach[the] opening ofH6608
דְּבָרֶ֥יךָde.va.Rei.khawords yourH1697
יָאִ֗ירya.'Irit gives lightH215
מֵבִ֥יןme.Vin[it is] giving understanding toH995
פְּתָיִֽים\׃pe.ta.Yimsimple peopleH6612

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Cross references for Psalms 119:130

  • Psalms 119:105

    נ NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

  • Proverbs 6:23

    For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

  • 2 Corinthians 4:6

    For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  • 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 forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

  • Luke 1:77-79

    To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

  • 2 Peter 1:19

    We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

  • Proverbs 1:22-23

    How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

  • Ephesians 5:13-14

    But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15-17

    And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  • Isaiah 8:20

    To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
entrance.Or, "opening;" {paithach:} the Scriptures give satisfactory light to the mind upon every subject of which they treat; and speedily communicate more useful knowledge to the simplest believer, upon the most important topics, than the acutest philosophers have been able to develop through successive ages.
105; Pr 6:23; Isa 8:20; Lu 1:77-79; Ac 26:18; 2Co 4:4,6
Eph 5:13,14; 2Pe 1:19
it giveth.
19:7; Pr 1:4,22,23; 9:4-6; Ro 16:18,19; 2Ti 3:15-17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 119:129

    פ PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

  • Psalms 119:130

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

  • Psalms 119:131

    I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

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Psalms 119:130 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		El principio de tus palabras alumbra; hace entender á los simples.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		L’entrée de tes paroles illumine, donnant de l’intelligence aux simples.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Eröffnung deines Wortes erleuchtet, gibt Einsicht den Einfältigen.