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Psalm 119:130 KJV
Psalms · chapter 119 · verse 130
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.Psalm 119:130 · King James Version
Psalm 119:130 in context
128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
129Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
130The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
131I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
132Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
Commentary
Cross references
- Psalms 119:105
- Proverbs 6:23
- 2 Corinthians 4:6
- Acts 26:18
- Psalms 19:7
- Luke 1:77-79
- 2 Peter 1:19
- Proverbs 1:22-23
Key words (Strong's)
- understandingbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- entrancepêthachopeningH6608 →
- wordsdâbâra wordH1697 →
- lightʼôwrto be luminousH215 →
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Here is, 1. The great use for which the word of God was intended, to give light, that is, to give understanding, to give us to understand that which will be of use to us in our travels through this world;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary