Psalm 113:8

Translations

Modern

…to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.

Traditional

That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

Literal

…to make him sit with princes, with the princes of His people,

Latin

…ut collocet eum cum principibus, cum principibus populi sui.

Original

Hebrew

English

…to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.

Notes

Psalms 113:7–8

These phrases are a quotation from Hannah’s prayer of praise (1 Samuel 2:8–9a).

Psalms 113:5–9

The Lord is unlike anyone else, yet he personally cares for people on earth.

Psalms 113:1–9

This song of praise celebrates the greatness of the Lord's name and glory. God is exalted and glorious in heaven (Psalm 113:4). He also stoops down to care for the lowly and needy on earth (Psalm 113:5–9).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

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Job 36:7
He does not take His eyes off the righteous, but He enthrones them with kings and exalts them forever.
Philippians 2:8–11
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
Psalm 45:16
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
Genesis 41:41
Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”
Psalm 68:13
Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.”
Revelation 5:9–10
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

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