Psalms 105:22
That he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his ancients wisdom.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
In Context
21He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possession.
23And Israel went into Egypt: and Jacob was a sojourner in the land of Cham.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.
Isaiah 19:11The princes of Tanis are become fools, the wise counsellors of Pharao have given foolish counsel: how will you say to Pharao: I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 105:9-25
The Divine Promise to the Patriarchs; Providences Concerning the Patriarchs. 8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. 9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; 10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: 12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. 13 When they went from one… Read the whole commentary →