The Meaning of Psalms 119:130 Explained

Psalms 119:130

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

YLT: The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.

Darby: The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.

ASV: The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

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

What does Psalms 119:130 Mean?

Context Summary

Psalm 119:129-144 - Why Love God's Word?
What a beautiful soul this is that utters itself in these stanzas! The psalmist acknowledges his simplicity; is quite content to be among the unknown and despised of men. He is very anxious to be free from iniquity and transgression. He sheds bitter tears as he beholds the sin around him. He humbly asks only to be remembered, taught, and cared for. Nothing is left to him but what is God's or of God. God is his own desire, God's Word his stay and comfort, God's love his solace. God is the one goal and purpose of his search.
And his whole nature glows with love. He opens his mouth and pants with pure desire for God. He wants only that face to shine which fills heaven with brightness. The very purity of the Word only stirs again the embers of his true affection. He is one, therefore, with all the saints of every age, for humble, meek, merciful, and loving souls are everywhere of one religion; and when death has taken off the mask, as William Penn put it, they will know one another, though the divers liveries they wear here make them strangers. [source]

Chapter Summary: Psalm 119

1  This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience
2  Aleph
9  Beth
17  Gimel
25  Daleth
33  He
41  Waw
49  Zayin
57  Heth
65  Teth
73  Yodh
81  Kaph
89  Lamedh
97  Mem
105  Nun
113  Samekh
121  Ayin
129  Pe
137  Tsadhe
145  Qoph
153  Resh
161  Sin and Shin
169  Taw