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Psalms 105:16 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies. "
Psalms 105:16
Verse in Context
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14 He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,
15 “Don’t touch my anointed ones! Do my prophets no harm!”
16 He called for a famine on the land. He destroyed the food supplies.
17 He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave.
18 They bruised his feet with shackles. His neck was locked in irons,
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Psalms 105:1
"Give thanks to the LORD! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples."
Psalms 105:2
"Sing to him, sing praises to him! Tell of all his marvelous works."
Psalms 105:3
"Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek the LORD rejoice."
Psalms 105:4
"Seek the LORD and his strength. Seek his face forever more."
Psalms 105:5
"Remember his marvelous works that he has done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,"
Psalms 105:6
"you offspring of Abraham, his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones."
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