Psalms 119:130 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
The opening of Thy words enlighteneth, Instructing the simple.
English ASV
The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
English Amplified
The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
The revelation of your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The entrance of thy words giveth light, giving understanding unto the simple.
English EASY 2024
Your message brings light to people, when they understand it. It helps ordinary people to become wise.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
As people understand your word, it brings light to their lives. Your word makes even simple people wise.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.
English God's Word - GW 1995
Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
The revelation of Your words brings light and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
English KJV 1611
The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
English LSB
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The revelation of your words sheds light, gives understanding to the simple.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.
English NIV
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
English NKJ 1982
The entrance of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.
English NLT
As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can understand them.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
Break open your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into your plans.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
As your plan unfolds, even the simple can understand it.
English Tyndale 1537
When thy word goeth forth, it giveth light and understanding, even unto babes.