17 Some became fools(A) through their rebellious ways(B)
    and suffered affliction(C) because of their iniquities.
18 They loathed all food(D)
    and drew near the gates of death.(E)

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17 Fools, (A)because of their transgression,
And because of their iniquities, were afflicted.
18 (B)Their soul abhorred all manner of food,
And they (C)drew near to the gates of death.

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17 Some were fools; they rebelled
    and suffered for their sins.
18 They couldn’t stand the thought of food,
    and they were knocking on death’s door.

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17 Some were fools, suffering because of their sins
    and because of their evil;
18 they couldn't stand the sight of food
    and were close to death.

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17 Some were sick[a] through their sinful ways
    and because of their iniquities endured affliction;(A)
18 they loathed any kind of food,
    and they drew near to the gates of death.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 107.17 Cn: Heb fools