Psalms 119:130

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“The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.”

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BSBPD

“The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 119:130 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
  2. Psalms 19:8The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
  3. Psalms 119:34Give me understanding that I may obey Your law, and follow it with all my heart.
  4. Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
  5. Proverbs 1:4To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,
  6. Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
  7. Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
  8. Proverbs 9:4“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.
  9. Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
  10. Luke 1:77to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,
  11. Acts 26:18to 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 an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
  12. Romans 16:18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
  13. 2 Corinthians 4:4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
  14. 2 Corinthians 4:6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  15. Ephesians 5:13But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.
  16. 2 Timothy 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  17. 2 Peter 1:19We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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