Psalms 107:18
Their soul abhorred all manner of meat: and they drew nigh even to the gates of death.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
In Context
17He took them out of the way of their iniquity: for they were brought low for their injustices.
19And they cried to the Lord in their affliction: and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Cross References
Job 33:20Bread becometh abominable to him in his life, and to his soul the meat which before he desired.
Job 38:17Have the gates of death been opened to thee, and hast thou seen the darksome doors?
Psalms 88:3Let my prayer come in before thee: incline thy ear to my petition.
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 →