Psalms 107:18
All manner of food their soul abhorreth; and they draw near unto the gates of death;
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
In Context
17Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
19But when they cry unto the Lord when they are in distress, he saveth them out of their afflictions.
Cross References
Job 33:20So that his inclination abhorreth bread, and his soul, the most agreeable food.
Job 38:17Were the gates of death ever laid open unto thee? or canst thou see the doors of the shadow of death?
Psalms 88:3(88:4) For my soul is sated with troubles; and my life draweth nigh unto the nether world.
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 →