Psalms 107:18
They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
In Context
17Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
Cross References
Job 33:20so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.
Job 38:17Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Have you 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 →