Psalms 119:130

KJV1611 – Modern English

The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 6:23 : 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
  • Ps 19:7 : 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
  • Ps 119:105 : 105 NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
  • Acts 26:18 : 18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith that is in me.
  • 2 Cor 4:6 : 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
  • 2 Pet 1:19 : 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts:
  • Luke 1:77-79 : 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people by the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us, 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
  • Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
  • Eph 5:13-14 : 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light: for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore he says, Awake, you who sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.
  • Prov 1:4 : 4 To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
  • Prov 1:22-23 : 22 "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn at my rebuke; surely I will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you.
  • Prov 9:4-6 : 4 Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mixed. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
  • 2 Tim 3:15-17 : 15 And that from childhood you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.
  • Rom 16:18-19 : 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent. 19 For your obedience is known to all, and I am glad on your behalf. But I would have you wise in what is good, and innocent concerning evil.
  • 2 Cor 4:4 : 4 In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Ps 119:105
    76%

    105NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

  • Ps 119:18
    76%

    18Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law.

  • Ps 119:33-35
    3 verses
    74%

    33HE. Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end.

    34Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

    35Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it.

  • Ps 119:27
    74%

    27Make me understand the way of Your precepts, so shall I meditate on Your wondrous works.

  • Ps 119:131
    74%

    131I opened my mouth and panted, for I longed for Your commandments.

  • Ps 119:129
    73%

    129PE. Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    72%

    9Then you will understand righteousness and judgment and equity; yes, every good path.

    10When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul;

    11Discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you;

  • Ps 119:169-170
    2 verses
    72%

    169TAU. Let my cry come near before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word.

    170Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word.

  • Ps 119:144
    72%

    144The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; give me understanding, and I shall live.

  • Ps 19:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

    8The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

  • Ps 119:125
    72%

    125I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.

  • Prov 8:9
    72%

    9They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.

  • Prov 2:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

    6For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Ps 119:140
    71%

    140Your word is very pure, therefore Your servant loves it.

  • Prov 1:4
    71%

    4To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 8:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5O simple ones, understand wisdom; and you fools, be of an understanding heart.

    6Hear, for I will speak of excellent things; and from the opening of my lips will come right things.

  • Ps 119:103
    71%

    103How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

  • Prov 1:2
    71%

    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

  • Ps 36:9
    71%

    9For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light.

  • Ps 119:99-100
    2 verses
    71%

    99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

    100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts.

  • Ps 119:66
    70%

    66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe Your commandments.

  • Prov 1:6
    70%

    6To understand a proverb and the interpretation, the words of the wise and their riddles.

  • Ps 119:9-12
    4 verses
    69%

    9BETH. How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.

    10With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments.

    11Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

    12Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.

  • Ps 118:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them, and I will praise the LORD.

    20This is the gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

  • Ps 119:159-160
    2 verses
    69%

    159Consider how I love Your precepts; revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness.

    160Your word is true from the beginning, and every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

  • Prov 9:16
    69%

    16Whoever is simple, let him turn in here: and as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,

  • Prov 2:1-2
    2 verses
    69%

    1My son, if you will receive my words and hide my commandments with you;

    2So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

  • Ps 18:28
    69%

    28For you will light my lamp: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.

  • Prov 4:20
    69%

    20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

  • Ps 116:6
    69%

    6The LORD preserves the simple: I was brought low, and He helped me.

  • Ps 111:10
    69%

    10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all those who do his commandments; his praise endures forever.

  • Ps 119:73
    68%

    73JOD. Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.

  • Ps 119:38
    68%

    38Establish Your word to Your servant, who is devoted to fearing You.

  • Prov 14:15
    68%

    15The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.

  • Ps 119:40
    68%

    40Behold, I long for Your precepts; revive me in Your righteousness.