Bible verses for children
Help me understand what I read.
Psalm 119:18
Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.
Psalm 119:18 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Opening the eyes is a picture of gaining understanding. The singer asks to notice wonderful things in God’s instruction. Reading words and understanding them are different steps, and asking questions is a good part of learning.
Read a short passage with someone who can help. Ask what an unfamiliar word means, who is speaking and what happened just before it. You do not have to understand everything at once.
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Bible context & readings +
Psalm 119 repeatedly asks for help in learning and living by God’s teaching. Verse 18 is one of those requests. Its picture of opened eyes concerns understanding; it does not imply that a person with limited sight cannot learn or know God.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us read thoughtfully, ask questions and grow in understanding. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.