^{17 Ref} Fools, by means of their transgression, And by their iniquities, afflict themselves.

^{18 Ref} All food doth their soul abominate, And they come nigh unto the gates of death,

^{19 Ref} And cry unto Jehovah in their adversity, From their distresses He saveth them,

^{20 Ref} He sendeth His word and healeth them, And delivereth from their destructions.