17 Fools, because of [a]their rebellious way,
And (A)because of their guilty deeds, were afflicted.
18 Their (B)souls loathed all kinds of food,
And they (C)came close to the (D)gates of death.
19 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble;
He saved them from their distresses.
20 He (E)sent His word and (F)healed them,
And (G)saved them from their [b]destruction.
21 (H)They shall give thanks to the Lord for His mercy,
And for His [c]wonders to the sons of mankind!
22 They shall also offer (I)sacrifices of thanksgiving,
And (J)tell of His works with joyful singing.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 107:17 Lit the way of their offense
  2. Psalm 107:20 Lit pits
  3. Psalm 107:21 I.e., wonderful acts

17 Some became fools(A) through their rebellious ways(B)
    and suffered affliction(C) because of their iniquities.
18 They loathed all food(D)
    and drew near the gates of death.(E)
19 Then they cried(F) to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he saved them(G) from their distress.
20 He sent out his word(H) and healed them;(I)
    he rescued(J) them from the grave.(K)
21 Let them give thanks(L) to the Lord for his unfailing love(M)
    and his wonderful deeds(N) for mankind.
22 Let them sacrifice thank offerings(O)
    and tell of his works(P) with songs of joy.(Q)

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