Psalms 113:8
He gives them positions of honor together with important leaders, with leaders of his own people.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
In Context
7He helps the poor up from the dust; he lifts the needy from the dump.
9He makes the childless woman happy in her home by giving her children. Praise the Lord!
Cross References
Genesis 41:41Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Look, I'm putting you in charge of the whole country of Egypt.”
Job 36:7He always pays attention to those who do right, and places them on thrones with kings, honoring them eternally.
Psalms 68:13Why are you staying at home? There are ornaments in the shape of a dove with wings of silver and feathers of fine gold to be taken.
Revelation 5:9They sang a new song, “You are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals, for you were slain and with your blood you redeemed for God people from every tribe, language, people, and nation.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 113:2-9
A Call to Praise God; God's Greatness and Condescension. 1 Praise ye the Lord . Praise, O ye servants of the Lord , praise the name of the Lord . 2 Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord 's name is to be praised. 4 The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, 6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the… Read the whole commentary →