Psalms 104:22 cpdv — so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence. "

— Psalms 104:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 104 — Context

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until his word arrived. The eloquence of the Lord inflamed him.

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The king sent and released him; he was the ruler of the people, and he dismissed him.

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He established him as master of his house and ruler of all his possessions,

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so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence.

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And Israel entered into Egypt, and Jacob became a sojourner in the land of Ham.

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And he helped his people greatly, and he strengthened them over their enemies.

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He turned their heart to hate his people, and to deal deceitfully with his servants.

Psalms 104:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 104:22 say?
Psalms 104:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence. ”
Where is Psalms 104:22 in the Bible?
Psalms 104:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 104, verse 22.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 104:22.
What translation should I read Psalms 104:22 in?
Psalms 104:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 104:22?
Psalms 104:22 reads (CPDV): “so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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