Psalms 107:18
Their soul abhors all manner of food, and they draw near to the gates of death.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
In Context
17Fools are afflicted because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities.
19Then they cry to LORD in their trouble, and he saves them out of their distresses.
Cross References
Job 33:20so that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.
Job 38:17Have the gates of death been revealed to thee? Or have thou seen the gates of the shadow of death?
Psalms 88:3For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 107:18-23
The Divine Goodness towards the Afflicted. 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! 22 And let them… Read the whole commentary →