16 For He has (A)broken the gates of bronze,
And cut the bars of iron in two.

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

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16 for he breaks down gates of bronze
    and cuts through bars of iron.

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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