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Read Full Chapter (Psalms 107) Psalms 107:17-18 KJV
"Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death."
Psalms Chapter 107, Verse 17-18
Psalms 107:17-18 in Context (Verses 14–21 KJV)
14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
15
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
16
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
17
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
19
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!