Who can compare to the LORD our God, who sits on a high throne?
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He bends down to look at the sky and the earth.
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He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,
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that he might seat him with princes, with the princes of his people.
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He makes the barren woman of the family a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD!
Psalms 113:8 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 113:8 say?
Psalms 113:8 in the NET Bible reads: “that he might seat him with princes, with the princes of his people.”
Where is Psalms 113:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 113:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 113, verse 8.
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 113:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 113:8 in?
Psalms 113:8 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 113:8?
Psalms 113:8 reads (NET): “that he might seat him with princes, with the princes of his people.” 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.