Psalm 119:130

Verse 130. -- To the simple. He does not say, "giveth understanding" to the wise and prudent, to learned men, and to those skilled in letters; but to the "simple." -- Wolfgang Musculus.

Verse 130. -- To the simple. This is one great characteristic of the word of God, -- however incomprehensible to the carnal mind, it is adapted to every grade of enlightened intelligence. --W. Wilson.

Verse 130. -- The simple. The word is used sometimes in a good sense, and sometimes in a bad sense. It is used in a good sense, First, for the sincere and plain hearted: "The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me": Psalms 116:6 . "For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly toward you": 2 Corinthians 1:12 . Secondly, for those that do not oppose the presumption of carnal wisdom to the pure light of the word: so we must all be simple, or fools, that we may be wise: "If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise" ( 1 Corinthians 3:18 ); that is, in simplicity of heart submitting to God's conduct, and believing what he hath revealed. --Thomas Manton

HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS

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Verse 130. -- A Bible Society Sermon.

Verse 130. -- The Self evidencing Virtue of God's Word.