Psalm 105:19

Modern

…until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.

Traditional

Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

Literal

…until the time of the coming of His word—the word of YHWH tried him.

Latin

…donec veniret verbum ejus. Eloquium Domini inflammavit eum.

Hebrew

English

…until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.

These verses tell the story of Joseph (see Genesis 37–41).

This hymn praises the Lord’s faithfulness to Abraham and his descendants in all their journeys:
- from Ur to Canaan (Psalm 105:12),
- to Egypt (Psalm 105:17, 23),
- through the wilderness (Psalm 105:37, 41), and
- back to Canaan (Psalm 105:44).
These events fulfilled the Lord's promise to Abraham (Psalm 105:9, 42), which was the basis for Israel’s very existence. Joseph, whose suffering turned into glory, serves as a model of encouragement for Israel (Psalm 105:16–25).
Psalm 105:1–15 (along with 96; 106:1, 47–48) is included in David’s song of praise recorded in 1 Chronicles 16.

Theme notes and profiles

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.
Proverbs 21:1
The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.
Genesis 40:20–21
On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.
Genesis 41:11–16
One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.
Daniel 2:30
And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.
Genesis 41:25
At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.
Psalm 44:4
You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.