16. And he called a famine upon the land: and he broke in pieces all the support of bread.
17. He sent a man before them: Joseph, who was sold for a slave.
18. They humbled his feet in fetters: the iron pierced his soul,
19. until his word came. The word of the Lord inflamed him.
20. The king sent, and he released him: the ruler of the people, and he set him at liberty.
21. He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possession.
22. That he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his ancients wisdom.
23. And Israel went into Egypt: and Jacob was a sojourner in the land of Cham.
24. And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies,
25. He turned their heart to hate his people: and to deal deceitfully with his servants.
26. He sent Moses his servant: Aaron the man whom he had chosen.
27. He gave them power to shew his signs, and his wonders in the land of Cham.
28. He sent darkness, and made it obscure: and grieved not his words.