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Psalms 113:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So that He can place him alongside rulers, even with the leaders of His own people.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to elevate someone from lowly circumstances to sit among the highest leaders and rulers.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Psalm 113, one of the 'Hallel' psalms (113-118) traditionally sung during major Jewish festivals like Passover. The psalm celebrates God's power to lift up the poor and humble, transforming their social status dramatically. In ancient Israel, sitting with princes meant having honor, influence, and a voice in important decisions.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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