Psalms 105:31
“He spoke, and swarms of flies came, and lice in all their borders.”
What does Psalms 105:31 mean?
This verse recalls one of the plagues God sent on Egypt before freeing the Israelites from slavery. The flies and lice were devastating to both people and livestock, serving as signs that God's power was greater than Egypt's gods and Pharaoh's authority. The psalmist includes this memory to remind the community that God has always acted decisively to protect his people, even when they faced overwhelming opposition. It's a word of encouragement: when circumstances feel impossible, this ancient story whispers that God has shown up for his people before and can be trusted to do so again.