Psalms 105:19

105:19 until the time when his prediction ¹  came true.

The Lord’s word ²  proved him right. ³ 

Psalms 105:22

105:22 giving him authority to imprison his officials ⁴ 

and to teach his advisers. ⁵ 

[105:19]  ¹ tn Heb “word,” probably referring to Joseph’s prediction about the fate of Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker (see Gen 41:9-14).

[105:19]  ² tn This line may refer to Joseph’s prediction of the famine in response to Pharaoh’s dream. Joseph emphasized to Pharaoh that the interpretation of the dream came from God (see Gen 41:16, 25, 28, 32, 39).

[105:19]  ³ tn Heb “refined him.”

[105:22]  ⁴ tn Heb “to bind his officials by his will.”

[105:22]  ⁵ tn Heb “and his elders he taught wisdom.”