Psalms 105:22
To bind his officials as he desired and to teach his elders wisdom.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
KJV1611 – Modern English
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his elders wisdom.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
To bind{H631} his princes{H8269} at his pleasure,{H5315} And teach his elders{H2205} wisdom.{H2449}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
To bind{H631}{(H8800)} his princes{H8269} at his pleasure{H5315}; and teach his senators{H2205} wisdom{H2449}{(H8762)}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
That he might enfourme his prynces after his wil, and teach his Senatours wysdome.
Geneva Bible (1560)
That he shoulde binde his princes vnto his will, and teach his Ancients wisedome.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
That he might enfourme his princes according to his minde: and teache his senatours wysdome.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
Webster's Bible (1833)
To discipline his princes at his pleasure, And to teach his elders wisdom.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
To bind his chiefs at his pleasure, And his elders he maketh wise.
American Standard Version (1901)
To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.
American Standard Version (1901)
To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
To give his chiefs teaching at his pleasure, and so that his law-givers might get wisdom from him.
World English Bible (2000)
to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
giving him authority to imprison his officials and to teach his advisers.
Referenced Verses
- Gen 41:33 : 33 Now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.
- Gen 41:38 : 38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?'
- Gen 41:44 : 44 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, 'I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one will lift a hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.'
- Isa 19:11 : 11 The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish; Pharaoh's wisest counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, 'I am a descendant of the wise, a son of ancient kings'?
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17 He sent a man ahead of them—Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18 They afflicted his feet with shackles; his soul was laid in iron chains.
19 Until the time his word came to pass, the word of the LORD tested him.
20 The king sent and released him; the ruler of the nations set him free.
21 He made him lord of his household and ruler of all his possessions.
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8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron shackles,
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10 God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
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17 "He leads counselors away stripped and makes fools of judges."
18 "He loosens the bonds of kings and binds their waists with a belt."
19 "He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the mighty."
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8 He seats them with princes, with the princes of His people.
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12 They turn and shift by His guidance, to carry out all that He commands across the surface of the earth.
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45 so that they might keep His statutes and observe His laws. Praise the LORD!
- Gen 41:33-342 verses69%
33 Now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.
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43 He had Joseph ride in the chariot of his second-in-command, and they called out before him, 'Bow down!' So he was put in charge of all the land of Egypt.
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- Gen 41:40-412 verses68%
40 'You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to submit to your commands. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.'
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- Ps 105:23-253 verses68%
23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
24 The LORD made his people very fruitful and made them stronger than their adversaries.
25 He turned their hearts to hate his people, to deal craftily with his servants.
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20 Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do.
21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
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15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just decrees.
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8 If they are bound in chains and held captive by cords of suffering,
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13 Choose for yourselves wise, discerning, and known men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.
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43 He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with joyful singing.
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22 The warden put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners, and he was responsible for whatever happened there.
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21 He pours out contempt on nobles and loosens the belts of the strong.
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11 The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish; Pharaoh's wisest counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, 'I am a descendant of the wise, a son of ancient kings'?
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8 So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me like a father to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and a ruler throughout Egypt.