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Psalms 107:17–22

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Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
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From verse 17

  1. Lamentations 3:39Rank 1 from verse 17
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    39Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?

  2. Proverbs 1:22Rank 2 from verse 17
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    22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

  3. Isaiah 57:17–18Rank 3 from verse 17
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    17For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

    18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

  4. Isaiah 65:6–7Rank 4 from verse 17
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    6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,

    7Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the Lord, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom.

  5. Jeremiah 2:19Rank 5 from verse 17
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    19Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts.

From verse 18

  1. Psalms 88:3Rank 1 from verse 18
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    3For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.

  2. Psalms 9:13Rank 2 from verse 18
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    13Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:

  3. Job 33:19–22Rank 3 from verse 18
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    19He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

    20So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.

    21His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.

    22Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.

  4. Isaiah 38:10Rank 4 from verse 18
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    10I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am deprived of the residue of my years.

  5. Job 38:17Rank 5 from verse 18
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    17Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?

From verse 19

  1. Psalms 34:4–6Rank 1 from verse 19
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    4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

    5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

    6This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

  2. Psalms 78:34–35Rank 2 from verse 19
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    34When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.

    35And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.

  3. Jeremiah 33:3Rank 3 from verse 19
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    3Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

  4. Psalms 107:13Rank 4 from verse 19
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    13Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

  5. Psalms 107:6Rank 5 from verse 19
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    6Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

From verse 20

  1. Matthew 8:8Rank 1 from verse 20
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    8The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

  2. Psalms 103:3–4Rank 2 from verse 20
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    3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

    4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

  3. Psalms 147:15Rank 3 from verse 20
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    15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

  4. Psalms 147:3Rank 4 from verse 20
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    3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

  5. 2 Kings 20:4–5Rank 5 from verse 20
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    4And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the Lord came to him, saying,

    5Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the Lord.

From verse 21

  1. Psalms 107:8Rank 1 from verse 21
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    8Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  2. Luke 17:18Rank 2 from verse 21
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    18There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

  3. 2 Chronicles 32:25Rank 3 from verse 21
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    25But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

  4. Psalms 107:15Rank 4 from verse 21
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    15Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  5. Psalms 107:31Rank 5 from verse 21
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    31Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

From verse 22

  1. Psalms 50:14Rank 1 from verse 22
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    14Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

  2. Psalms 118:17Rank 2 from verse 22
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    17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

  3. Psalms 9:11Rank 3 from verse 22
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    11Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.

  4. Hebrews 13:15Rank 4 from verse 22
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    15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

  5. Psalms 105:1–2Rank 5 from verse 22
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    1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

    2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:17

COMBINED MEANING

fools

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Persons lacking wisdom or sound judgment, especially in moral or spiritual conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

transgression

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The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

iniquities

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Acts or conditions of wickedness, unrighteousness, transgression, or sin; the guilt or burden of such wrongdoing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:18

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

meat

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Sense 1: Food, nourishment, sustenance, or provision. Sense 2: Figuratively, that which nourishes or sustains.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

draw

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1. To pull or drag. 2. To bring, lead, or attract. 3. To take out or extract. 4. To make a line.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

gates

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Movable barriers and the entrances they close in walls, cities, courts, houses, or enclosed places; by extension, the city, jurisdiction, public place, or access represented by those entrances.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:19

COMBINED MEANING

cry

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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

trouble

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Sense 1: Disturbance, affliction, distress, vexation, or difficulty. Sense 2: To disturb, distress, afflict, or inconvenience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

saveth

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Third-person singular present form of save (to rescue, preserve, deliver, or keep from loss or danger).

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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distresses

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Sense 1: Severe troubles or afflictions. Sense 2: As a verb, afflicts, oppresses, or makes miserable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:20

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

delivered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deliver. Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:21

COMBINED MEANING

praise

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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wonderful

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1. Causing wonder; astonishing or marvellous. 2. Beyond ordinary understanding or ability.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:22

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

sacrifice

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Sense 1: An offering presented to God or to a false god, or the thing so offered. Sense 2: To present, slay, or consume something as such an offering.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

sacrifices

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Sense 1: Offerings presented to God. Sense 2: Acts of presenting such offerings or things devoted to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

thanksgiving

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1. The act or expression of giving thanks to God. 2. A sacrifice or offering made to God as an expression of thanks.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

declare

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To make known, tell, announce, proclaim, explain, show, or state plainly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

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18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

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19Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.

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20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

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21Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

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22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

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