Psalms 107:17
Psalms 107:17 in Multiple Translations
Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Fools because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Foolish men, because of their sins, and because of their wrongdoing, are troubled;
They were stupid because they rebelled; they suffered for their sins.
Fooles by reason of their transgression, and because of their iniquities are afflicted.
Fools, by means of their transgression, And by their iniquities, afflict themselves.
Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.
Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Some of them foolishly rebelled against God, so they suffered for their sins.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:17
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Psalms 107:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱ֭וִלִים
מִ/דֶּ֣רֶךְ
פִּשְׁעָ֑/ם
וּֽ֝/מֵ/עֲוֺֽנֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
יִתְעַנּֽוּ
אֱ֭וִלִים
ʼĕvîyl
H191
fool(ish)
Adj
מִ/דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
פִּשְׁעָ֑/ם
peshaʻ
H6588
transgression
N-ms | Suff
וּֽ֝/מֵ/עֲוֺֽנֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff
יִתְעַנּֽוּ
ʻânâh
H6031
be occupied
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:17
אֱ֭וִלִים
ʼĕvîyl
H191
"fool(ish)"
Adj
The Hebrew word for a foolish person, someone who despises wisdom or mocks when guilty. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are quarrelsome or licentious. The KJV translates it as 'fool' or 'foolish man'.
Definition: 1) be foolish, foolish 1a) (subst) 1a1) of one who despises wisdom 1a2) of one who mocks when guilty 1a3) of one who is quarrelsome 1a4) of one who is licentious
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: fool(-ish) (man). See also: Job 5:2; Proverbs 14:9; Psalms 107:17.
מִ/דֶּ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
פִּשְׁעָ֑/ם
peshaʻ
H6588
"transgression"
N-ms | Suff
Transgression refers to a revolt or rebellion against God or others, resulting in guilt and punishment, as in Genesis 3:6-7. It involves intentional disobedience.
Definition: 1) transgression, rebellion 1a1) transgression (against individuals) 1a2) transgression (nation against nation) 1a3) transgression (against God) 1a3a) in general 1a3b) as recognised by sinner 1a3c) as God deals with it 1a3d) as God forgives 1a4) guilt of transgression 1a5) punishment for transgression 1a6) offering for transgression
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. See also: Genesis 31:36; Proverbs 29:6; Psalms 5:11.
וּֽ֝/מֵ/עֲוֺֽנֹתֵי/הֶ֗ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
Conj | Prep | N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
יִתְעַנּֽוּ
ʻânâh
H6031
"be occupied"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
To afflict or oppress someone, making them feel low or depressed. In the Bible, it can also mean to humble oneself, as seen in Psalm 35:13. It involves being put down or becoming weak.
Definition: (Qal) to be occupied, be busied with
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: abase self, afflict(-ion, self), answer (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), chasten self, deal hardly with, defile, exercise, force, gentleness, humble (self), hurt, ravish, sing (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), speak (by mistake for H6030 (עָנָה)), submit self, weaken, [idiom] in any wise. See also: Genesis 15:13; 2 Kings 17:20; Psalms 35:13.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:17
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
- Sermons on Psalms 107:17
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
15Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
16For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.
17Fools, in their rebellious ways, and through their iniquities, suffered affliction.
18They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death. 19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Lamentations 3:39 | Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins? |
| 2 | Proverbs 1:22 | “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? |
| 3 | Psalms 38:1–8 | O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me. There is no soundness in my body because of Your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly. I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body. I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. |
| 4 | Numbers 11:33–34 | But while the meat was still between their teeth, before it was chewed, the anger of the LORD burned against the people, and the LORD struck them with a severe plague. So they called that place Kibroth-hattaavah, because there they buried the people who had craved other food. |
| 5 | Proverbs 7:7 | I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, |
| 6 | Psalms 14:1 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. |
| 7 | Isaiah 65:6–7 | Behold, it is written before Me: I will not keep silent, but I will repay; I will pay it back into their laps, both for your iniquities and for those of your fathers,” says the LORD. “Because they burned incense on the mountains and scorned Me on the hills, I will measure into their laps full payment for their former deeds.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 2:19 | Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. |
| 9 | Psalms 92:6 | A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand, |
| 10 | Isaiah 57:17–18 | I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart. I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, |
Psalms 107:17 Summary
Psalms 107:17 teaches us that when we rebel against God's ways and ignore His commands, we can suffer affliction. This is because our sinful actions separate us from God's love and protection, as seen in Isaiah 59:2. However, like the fools in this verse, we can cry out to the Lord in our trouble and trust in His loving kindness to save us, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 5:8. By seeking forgiveness and living according to God's will, we can avoid suffering affliction and experience His loving devotion, as stated in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a fool in the context of Psalms 107:17?
In this verse, a fool refers to someone who rebels against God's ways and ignores His commands, leading to suffering and affliction, as seen in Proverbs 10:23 and Romans 1:22.
How do our iniquities lead to affliction?
According to Psalms 107:17, our iniquities, or sinful actions, can lead to affliction because they separate us from God's love and protection, as stated in Isaiah 59:2 and Romans 6:23.
Is it God's will for us to suffer affliction?
While God does not desire for us to suffer, He can use affliction to draw us back to Himself, as seen in Psalms 107:17-19, where the fools cry out to the Lord and are saved from their distress, similar to what is written in Jeremiah 29:11 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.
How can we avoid suffering affliction like the fools in Psalms 107:17?
We can avoid suffering affliction by following God's commands and living according to His will, as stated in John 14:15 and 1 John 2:3-6, and by seeking forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 3:24 and 1 John 1:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some rebellious ways that I have suffered affliction, and how can I turn back to God's loving devotion?
- How have my iniquities led to suffering in my life, and what steps can I take to repent and seek God's forgiveness?
- In what ways can I cry out to the Lord in my trouble, like the fools in Psalms 107:17-19, and trust in His loving kindness to save me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom to avoid suffering affliction, and how can I apply His Word to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:17
Fools, because of their transgression,.... Or, "because of the way" (h) "of it"; their sinful course of life; for it is not for a single transgression they are afflicted, but for a continued series
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:17
Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Fools - sinners, in Bible diction; because sin is suicidal folly.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
Fools, i.e. wicked men, whom he calls fools, because of the mischiefs which through their own folly they bring upon themselves. Because of their transgression, Heb. because of the way of their transgression, i.e. their custom and course of sinning, as the word way is used, . They did not fall into sin once or twice, as good men may do, but it was their usual practice, and therefore they are justly punished. Afflicted with wasting sickness, as appears from ,20. Compare , &c.; , &c.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
Psalms 107:17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.Ver. 17. Fools because of their transgression] Propter viam defectionis sum, by means of their defection, their departing away from the living God, through an evil heart of unbelief, Hebrews 3:12. And because of their iniquities] The flood gates whereof are set open, as it were, by that their defection from God; for now what should hinder? Are afflicted] Heb. do afflict themselves, procure their own ruth, if not ruin, and so prove sinners against their own souls, as those, Numbers 16:30-33
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
(17-22) The sick.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
Verse 17. Fools because of their transgression] This is the THIRD comparison; the captivity being compared to a person in a dangerous malady. Our Version does not express this clause well: Fools מדרך פשעם midderech pisham, because of the way of their transgressions, are afflicted. Most human maladies are the fruits of sin; misery and sin are married together in bonds that can never be broken.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:17
17–22. A third example of Divine goodness, in the restoration of those who have been punished with sickness for their sins, based upon Job 33:19-26.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:17
Fools, because of their transgression - Wicked people, considered as fools, because they “are” transgressors. Compare Psalms 14:1, note; Psalms 73:3, note; Psalms 75:4, note.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:17
17. Fools—The word denotes one who is thoughtless, inconsiderate, slack, and at the same time perverse. The ethical notion does not exclude intellect, but only a just foresight of consequences.
Sermons on Psalms 107:17
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Loving Jesus by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of loving Jesus wholeheartedly. He urges believers to prioritize their relationship with Christ above all earthly possessions |
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The Blessing of Affliction by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal anecdote about a man named Brother Harry who initially struggled with his preaching. However, after surrendering to God, his life tur |
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He Sent His Word and Healed Them by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's word to enlighten and transform our understanding. She shares a personal experience of suddenly realizing the truth and w |
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Suffering for the Sake of the Body - Lesson 4 by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the purpose of suffering for Christians. He emphasizes that suffering is not just a preceding event, but it produces a weight of glory. One of |
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(Through the Bible) Lamentations by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being double-minded and unstable in one's ways, as mentioned in the book of James. He emphasizes that God does not speak both |
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He Who Has Deserved a Hanging by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the concept of divine justice, arguing that those who have sinned and deserve punishment should not complain when they face consequences. He uses the analo |
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The Meritorious Cause of All Our Sorrows and Sufferings by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that our sorrows and sufferings are often a direct result of our sins, urging believers to reflect on their actions rather than complain about their afflic |