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I. THE ENTRANCE OF THE WORD.

1. Generally "Thy Word," as used in the text, includes the whole of Divine revelation from its fret announcement in Genesis of a Redeemer to the last vision of the Heavenly Sanctuary by the beloved John on the Isle of Patmos.

2. Specifically, the "entrance of Thy Word" is the gift of the Son of God (John 1:1-14).

II. THE EFFECT OF THE WORD.

1. The Word gives us light doctrinally.

(1)  As to a satisfactory explanation of the world of nature and her laws.

(2)  As to the power and dignity of man.

(3)  As to the problem of evil.

(4)  As to the method of redemption.

2. The Word gives light practically as to the duty of nations and individuals.

(1)  By the ethical and judicial law which God's Word reveals.

(2)  By a better civilization which it ushers in under a new national spirit.

3. "The entrance of Thy Word" gives us light experimentally.

(1)  Reveals our moral condition, "dead in trespasses and sin."

(2)  As to our personal salvation and regeneration. Here we get the full light of God's promises.

(3)  As to Christian duties to God and our fellow-men.

(A. A. Johnson, D. D.)

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

WEB: The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.