What does Psalm 105:11 mean?

Psalm 105:11 highlights themes such as promise, inheritance, covenant when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 105:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:

9Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

10And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:

11Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:

12When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.

13When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;

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Genesis 12:7
God's promise to Abraham about the land parallels this verse.
Exodus 3:8
God's promise of land to Israel is echoed in this verse.
Matthew 5:5
Jesus teaches about the meek inheriting the earth, reflecting this promise.