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Psalms 119:130

Psalms 119:130 is verse 130 of Psalms chapter 119, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

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Psalms 119:128–132 · Berean Standard Bible

128 Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.

129 Wonderful are Your testimonies; therefore I obey them.

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

131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

132 Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Psalms 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 6:23

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Luke 1:77

to give to His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins,

Luke 1:78

because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Luke 1:79

to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Acts 26:18

to 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.’

2 Corinthians 4:4

The 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.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For 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.

Ephesians 5:13

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.

Ephesians 5:14

So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

2 Peter 1:19

We 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.

Psalms 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Proverbs 1:4

To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,

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?

Proverbs 1:23

If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you.

Proverbs 9:4

“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Proverbs 9:5

“Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed.

Proverbs 9:6

Leave your folly behind, and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.”

Romans 16:18

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:17

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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