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Psalms 113:8
to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist describes God’s sequence of exalting actions, positioned immediately after lifting the poor from the dust and before settling the barren woman in her home.
The words — The Hebrew verb הוֹשִׁיבִי (ho.shi.Vi) literally means “to make sit” or “to seat,” while נְדִיבֵי עַמּוֹ (ne.di.Vei a.M/o) translates to “the nobles of His people.”
The thread — This motif of divine elevation runs through Job 36:7 where God enthrones the righteous with kings, and Genesis 41:41 where Pharaoh places Joseph over Egypt.
Why it lands — It demands the reader acknowledge that God actively transfers the marginalized into positions of authority alongside established leaders.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
Cross-references
- 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 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
- Genesis 41:41 Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”
- Psalms 45:16 Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
- Psalms 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 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.