18. They put chains around his feetand an iron ring around his neck.
19. Then the time he had spoken of came.The Lord’s words proved that Joseph was right.
20. The king of Egypt sent for Joseph and freed him.The ruler of the people set him free.
21. He made him the master of his house.Joseph was in charge of his riches.
22. He could order the princes as he wished.He taught the older men to be wise.
23. Then his father Israel came to Egypt.Jacob, also called Israel, lived in Egypt.
24. The Lord made his people grow in number.He made them stronger than their enemies.
25. And he caused the Egyptians to hate his people.They made plans against the Lord’s servants.
26. Then he sent his servant Moses,and Aaron, whom he had chosen.
27. They did many signs among the Egyptians.They worked miracles in Egypt.
28. The Lord sent darkness and made the land dark.But the Egyptians turned against what he said.
29. So he changed their water into bloodand made their fish die.
30. Then their country was filled with frogs.They were even in the bedrooms of their rulers.