Psalms 105:16-25

16He brought famine to the land. He took away their food supply.

17He sent a man ahead of them. He sent Joseph, who was sold as a slave.

18They hurt his feet with shackles, and cut into his neck with an iron collar.

19The Lord’s promise tested him through fiery trials until his prediction came true.

20The king sent someone to release him. The ruler of nations set him free.

21He made Joseph the master of his palace and the ruler of all his possessions.

22Joseph trained the king’s officers the way he wanted and taught his respected leaders wisdom.

23Then Israel came to Egypt. Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.

24The Lord made his people grow rapidly in number and stronger than their enemies.

25He changed their minds so that they hated his people, and they dealt treacherously with his servants.