Psalms 107:17
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 107 connects to 10 cross-references. A communal thanksgiving psalm cataloguing four types of people redeemed by God: wanderers in the desert, prisoners in darkness, the sick near death, and storm-tossed sailors. Each story follows the pattern of trouble, crying out, divine rescue, and commanded thanksgiving. …
Other Translations
Fools because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Fools, by means of their transgression, And by their iniquities, afflict themselves.
Foolish men, because of their sins, and because of their wrongdoing, are troubled;
Cross References
And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, ere it was chewed, the wrath of the Lord was kindled …
And he called the name of that place Kibroth–hattaavah: because there they buried the people that lusted.
And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon …
And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought us up out of Egypt to die …
And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if …
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there …
O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.