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Psalm 107:17
ESV Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction;
NIV Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
NASB Fools, because of their rebellious way, And because of their guilty deeds, were afflicted.
CSB Fools suffered affliction because of their rebellious ways and their iniquities.
NLT Some were fools; they rebelled and suffered for their sins.
KJV Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
NKJV Fools, because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, were afflicted.

What does Psalm 107:17 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 107, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 107:17–22 points out that sin brings natural consequences. An example of God's mercy are those whom He rescues from those experiences. This seems to imply disease and other forms of physical trouble. As with other examples, those who reached out to the Lord were rescued. Such people should praise God for His love.
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Chapter Summary
Those whom God has rescued from trouble should worship Him for their salvation. The Lord's intervention has saved people from harsh environments, imprisonment, dangers of travel, famine, and oppression. Seeing those rescues should lead people to appreciate God's deep and loyal love.
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