Psalm 105:22
New International Version
to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.

New Living Translation
He could instruct the king’s aides as he pleased and teach the king’s advisers.

English Standard Version
to bind his princes at his pleasure and to teach his elders wisdom.

Berean Standard Bible
to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.

King James Bible
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

New King James Version
To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.

New American Standard Bible
To imprison his high officials at will, That he might teach his elders wisdom.

NASB 1995
To imprison his princes at will, That he might teach his elders wisdom.

NASB 1977
To imprison his princes at will, That he might teach his elders wisdom.

Legacy Standard Bible
To imprison his princes at will, And that he might teach his elders wisdom.

Amplified Bible
To imprison his princes at his will, That he might teach his elders wisdom.

Christian Standard Bible
binding his officials at will and instructing his elders.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
binding his officials at will and instructing his elders.

American Standard Version
To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.

Contemporary English Version
Joseph was in command of the officials, and he taught the leaders how to use wisdom.

English Revised Version
To bind his princes at his pleasure, and teach his senators wisdom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joseph trained the king's officers the way he wanted and taught his respected leaders wisdom.

Good News Translation
with power over the king's officials and authority to instruct his advisers.

International Standard Version
to discipline his rulers at will and make his elders wise.

Majority Standard Bible
to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.

NET Bible
giving him authority to imprison his officials and to teach his advisers.

New Heart English Bible
to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.

Webster's Bible Translation
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

World English Bible
to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To bind his chiefs at his pleasure, "" And he makes his elderly wise.

Young's Literal Translation
To bind his chiefs at his pleasure, And his elders he maketh wise.

Smith's Literal Translation
To bind his chiefs in his soul, and to make his old men wise.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his ancients wisdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence.

New American Bible
To instruct his princes as he desired, to teach his elders wisdom.

New Revised Standard Version
to instruct his officials at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To discipline the governors at his pleasure and to teach the elders wisdom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That he would instruct Rulers as he pleased and would teach wisdom to the Elders.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to chastise his rulers at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Tell of His Wonders
21He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, 22to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. 23Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham.…

Cross References
Genesis 41:40-44
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. ...

Genesis 45:8
Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.

Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Genesis 41:55
When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”

Genesis 41:39
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

Genesis 41:41
Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”

Genesis 41:46
Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

Genesis 42:6
Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 45:9
Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay.

Genesis 45:26
“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.

Genesis 47:13-14
There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. / Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.

Genesis 47:20
So Joseph acquired for Pharaoh all the land in Egypt; the Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields because the famine was so severe upon them. The land became Pharaoh’s,

Genesis 47:25
“You have saved our lives,” they said. “We have found favor in our lord’s eyes, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.”

Genesis 50:18-21
His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. ...


Treasury of Scripture

To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

teach

Genesis 41:33,38
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt…

Isaiah 19:11
Surely the princes of Zoan are fools, the counsel of the wise counsellers of Pharaoh is become brutish: how say ye unto Pharaoh, I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?

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Psalm 105
1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works
7. The story of God's providence over Abraham
16. Over Joseph
23. Over Jacob in Egypt
26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites
37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan.














to instruct his princes as he pleased
This phrase highlights the authority and wisdom bestowed upon Joseph by Pharaoh, allowing him to guide and direct the leaders of Egypt. The Hebrew word for "instruct" is "לַחֲנֹת" (lachanot), which implies teaching or guiding with authority. Joseph's ability to instruct the princes signifies the trust and respect he earned through his God-given wisdom and discernment. Historically, this reflects the significant role Joseph played in Egypt, not just as an administrator but as a leader who shaped the policies and decisions of the nation. His influence was not limited to economic matters but extended to governance, showcasing the profound impact of a life led by divine wisdom.

and teach his elders wisdom
The phrase underscores Joseph's role in imparting wisdom to the elders of Egypt. The Hebrew word for "teach" is "וּלְזַקֵּן" (ulezaken), which means to make wise or to instruct. This indicates that Joseph's influence was not only administrative but also educational, as he shared insights and understanding that were beyond the conventional knowledge of the time. The elders, typically seen as the wise and experienced leaders, were open to learning from Joseph, a foreigner, which speaks volumes about the depth of his God-given insight. This scenario is a testament to the transformative power of divine wisdom, which transcends cultural and generational boundaries, enabling God's chosen to lead and enlighten even the most established authorities.

Verse 22. - To bind his princes at his pleasure. The kings of Egypt were despots, and could imprison any subject. Joseph, as the Pharaoh's alter ego (Genesis 41:40, 44), would, of course, be able to do the same. And teach his senators wisdom. As being wiser than any of them (Genesis 41:38, 39).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
to instruct
לֶאְסֹ֣ר (le’·sōr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 631: To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle

his princes
שָׂרָ֣יו (śā·rāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

as he pleased
בְּנַפְשׁ֑וֹ (bə·nap̄·šōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

and teach
יְחַכֵּֽם׃ (yə·ḥak·kêm)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2449: To be wise

his elders {wisdom}.
וּזְקֵנָ֥יו (ū·zə·qê·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2205: Old


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