Psalms 105:22

Psalms 105:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
• New International Version (NIV)to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.
• English Standard Version (ESV)to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.
• New Living Translation (NLT)He could instruct the king’s aides as he pleased and teach the king’s advisers.

Context of Psalms 105:22

20The king sent and released him, The ruler of the people let him go free. 21He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his possessions, To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom. 23Israel also came into Egypt, And Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. 24He increased His people greatly, And made them stronger than their enemies.

Psalms 105:22 word by word

לֶאְסֹ֣ר שָׂרָ֣יו בְּנַפְשׁ֑וֹ וּזְקֵנָ֥יו יְחַכֵּֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• To bindאָסַר'âsar · to bindH631
• his princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• at his pleasureנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soul: appetiteH5315
• and teach his senatorsזָקֵןzâqên · old: elderH2205
• wisdomחָכַםchâkam · be wiseH2449

Cross-references for Psalms 105:22

• Genesis 41:33“Now therefore, let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
• Isaiah 19:11Surely the princes of Zoan are fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give foolish counsel. How do you say to Pharaoh, “I am the son of the wise, The son of ancient kings?”

Commentaries on Psalms 105:22

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22To bind his princes at pleasure - Giving him absolute power. The power here referred to was that which was always claimed in despotic governments, and was, and is still, actually practiced in Oriental nations. Literally, “to bind his princes by his soul;‘” that is, at his will; or, as he chose. And teach his senators wisdom - This is now an unhappy translation. The word “senator” in fact originally had reference to “age” (see Webster‘s Dictionary), but it…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-23Verses 8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-22These verses tell the story of Joseph (see Genesis 37–41).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. To bind--Not literally bind; but exercise over them absolute control, as the parallel in the second clause shows; also Ge 41:40, 44, in which not literal fettering, but commanding obedience, is spoken of. It refers to Psa 105:18. The soul that was once bound itself now binds others, even princes. The same moral binding is assigned to the saints (Psa 149:8). teach ... senators wisdom--the ground of his exaltation by Pharaoh was his wisdom (Ge 41:39)…Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 105:22

• Joseph
• Predestination
• Senate
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Covering
• Glory
• Hurt
• Iron
• David
• Hallel
• Jacob (1)
• Plagues of Egypt
• Pleasure

Commentaries on Psalms 105

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings