King James Version
Psalms 119:130 in the King James Version says “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 119 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
Psalms 119:130 · KJV
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. as thou: Heb. according to the custom toward those, etc
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of thy words”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
“it giveth understanding”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
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