Psalms 107:17

“Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.”

"Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted." - Psalms 107:17
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What does Psalms 107:17 mean?

Psalms 107:17 (KJV) says, "Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted." This verse is a part of Psalm 107, which is a song of thanksgiving to God for his deliverance. The psalm is divided into four parts, each describing a group of…

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The Weight of Foolishness: Embracing Wisdom through Adversity

Psalm 107:17 reminds us of a significant truth: "Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted." This stark revelation unveils the consequences of foolish decisions rooted in sin and rebellion against God. As we delve deeper into this…

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Prayer for Wisdom and Deliverance from Affliction

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am struck by the profound wisdom found in Your Holy Scriptures. I reflect upon the words of Psalm 107:17, "Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted." Lord, in humility, I acknowledge that…

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Psalms 107:17 - "Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted."
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Psalms 107:26 - "They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble."
Psalms 107:25 - "For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof."
"They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in." - Psalms 107:4
"These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep." - Psalms 107:24
Psalms 107:5 - "Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them."
"He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;" - Psalms 107:33
"Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;" - Psalms 107:10
Psalms 107:24 - "These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep."
"And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase." - Psalms 107:37
Psalms 107:10 - "Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;"
"He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings." - Psalms 107:35
"He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still." - Psalms 107:29
Psalms 107:23 - "They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;"
Psalms 107:35 - "He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings."
Psalms 107:27 - "They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end."
Psalms 107:36 - "And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;"
"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;" - Psalms 107:23
Psalms 107:34 - "A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein."
Psalms 107:4 - "They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in."
Psalms 107:33 - "He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;"
Psalms 107:22 - "And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing."
Psalms 107:11 - "Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:"
Psalms 107:28 - "Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses."
Psalms 107:13 - "Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses."
"Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:" - Psalms 107:11