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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 107, Verse 17

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For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
King James Version
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
American Standard Version
Fools because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
New English Translation
They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.
World English Bible
Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.
18
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
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Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, [and] he saveth them out of their distresses.
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He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.
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Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!
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And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
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They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
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These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
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For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
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They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
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They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.