What does Psalm 105:18 mean?

Psalm 105:18 highlights themes such as suffering, testing, faith when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 105:18 today?

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

Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

16Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.

17He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

18Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

19Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.

20The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

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Genesis 37:28
Joseph was sold into slavery, paralleling his suffering mentioned here.
Hebrews 11:22
Joseph's faith during his trials is highlighted in Hebrews, connecting to this verse.
Romans 8:28
Both verses reflect God's ability to work through suffering for a greater purpose.