Psalm 45:16
New International Version
Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

New Living Translation
Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.

English Standard Version
In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.

Berean Standard Bible
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

King James Bible
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

New King James Version
Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.

New American Standard Bible
In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make them princes in all the earth.

NASB 1995
In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make them princes in all the earth.

NASB 1977
In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make them princes in all the earth.

Legacy Standard Bible
In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall set them up as princes in all the earth.

Amplified Bible
In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make princes in all the land.

Christian Standard Bible
Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

American Standard Version
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, Whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth.

Contemporary English Version
Your sons and your grandsons will also be kings as your ancestors were. You will make them rulers everywhere on earth.

English Revised Version
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your sons will take the place of your father. You will make them princes over the whole earth.

Good News Translation
You, my king, will have many sons to succeed your ancestors as kings, and you will make them rulers over the whole earth.

International Standard Version
Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth.

Majority Standard Bible
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

NET Bible
Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

New Heart English Bible
Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

World English Bible
Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Instead of Your fathers are Your sons, "" You appoint them for princes in all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation
Instead of thy fathers are thy sons, Thou dost appoint them for princes in all the earth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons; thou shalt set them for chiefs in all the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For your fathers, sons have been born to you. You will establish them as leaders over all the earth.

New American Bible
The throne of your fathers your sons will have; you shall make them princes through all the land.

New Revised Standard Version
In the place of ancestors you, O king, shall have sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Instead of your fathers shall be your sons; you shall make them princes in all the earth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Instead of your fathers will be your sons; he has made them Rulers in all the Earth.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons, Whom thou shalt make princes in all the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Instead of thy fathers children are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme
15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. 16Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. 17I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.…

Cross References
Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

Isaiah 60:17
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.

Isaiah 60:10-11
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. / Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Isaiah 62:2-3
Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow. / You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.

Isaiah 66:12
For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flowing stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm, and bounced upon her knees.

Genesis 17:6
I will make you exceedingly fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will descend from you.

Genesis 17:16
And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”

1 Kings 2:4
and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

1 Kings 9:5
then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

Jeremiah 33:17
For this is what the LORD says: David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of the house of Israel,

Jeremiah 33:22
As the hosts of heaven cannot be counted and as the sand on the seashore cannot be measured, so too will I multiply the descendants of My servant David and the Levites who minister before Me.”

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”


Treasury of Scripture

Instead of your fathers shall be your children, whom you may make princes in all the earth.

Instead

Psalm 22:30
A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

Matthew 19:29
And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

Mark 10:29,30
And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, …

children

Isaiah 49:21,22
Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? and who hath brought up these? Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? …

Isaiah 54:1-5
Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD…

Isaiah 60:1-5
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee…

princes

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Revelation 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:10
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

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Psalm 45
1. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
10. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof














Your sons
The phrase "Your sons" in Psalm 45:16 refers to the descendants or offspring of the king. In the Hebrew context, the word for "sons" is "בָּנֶיךָ" (banekha), which signifies not only biological children but also successors or those who carry on a legacy. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, sons were seen as a continuation of the family line and were often expected to uphold the values and responsibilities of their forebears. This phrase emphasizes the importance of lineage and the perpetuation of the king's influence and authority through his descendants.

will succeed
The term "will succeed" implies a transition of power and responsibility. In Hebrew, the word used here is "תַּחַת" (takhat), which can mean "in place of" or "instead of." This suggests a seamless transfer of roles from one generation to the next, highlighting the stability and continuity of the king's reign. The idea of succession is crucial in a monarchical system, where the future of the kingdom depends on the preparedness and capability of the heirs.

your fathers
"Your fathers" refers to the ancestors or predecessors of the king. The Hebrew word "אֲבוֹתֶיךָ" (avotekha) is used, which denotes not only biological fathers but also forefathers or patriarchs. This phrase connects the present generation with the past, emphasizing the heritage and traditions that have been passed down. In a biblical context, honoring one's fathers is a recurring theme, underscoring the respect and reverence for those who have laid the foundation for the current generation.

You will make them princes
The phrase "You will make them princes" indicates the king's role in elevating his sons to positions of authority. The Hebrew word for "princes" is "שָׂרִים" (sarim), which can mean leaders, officials, or nobles. This highlights the king's responsibility to prepare and appoint his sons to govern and lead. It reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where the king is entrusted with the duty of ensuring that his successors are equipped to rule justly and wisely.

throughout the land
"Throughout the land" signifies the extent of the influence and authority that the sons will have. The Hebrew phrase "בְּכָל־הָאָרֶץ" (bekhol-ha'aretz) suggests a widespread dominion, covering the entire territory of the kingdom. This emphasizes the comprehensive nature of their rule and the expectation that they will govern with integrity and justice. In a biblical sense, the land is often seen as a divine inheritance, and ruling over it is both a privilege and a responsibility bestowed by God.

(16) Whom thou mayest make princes.--Historical illustrations have been found in 1Kings 22:26, where Joash, David's son, appears as a governor or a prince of a city (comp. Zephaniah 1:8), and in the division of his realm into principalities by Solomon. (1Kings 4:7.)

Verse 16. - Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children. In conclusion, the psalmist once more addresses the bridegroom. "Instead of thy fathers" according to the flesh - the princes of the royal house of David" thou shalt have children" sons still more conspicuous - apostles, martyrs, confessors - a glorious and goodly company. Whom thou mayest make princes; i.e. rulers and governors of the Church - in all the earth (comp. 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your sons
בָנֶ֑יךָ (ḇā·ne·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

will succeed
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

your fathers;
אֲ֭בֹתֶיךָ (’ă·ḇō·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

you will make
תְּשִׁיתֵ֥מוֹ (tə·šî·ṯê·mōw)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7896: To put, set

them princes
לְ֝שָׂרִ֗ים (lə·śā·rîm)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

throughout
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the land.
הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land


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