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17 Some people became fools
    and they turned against God.
They had trouble and pain
    because of their sins.
18 They did not want to eat any food,
    so they nearly died.
19 Because of their trouble,
    they called to the Lord for help.
He rescued them from their troubles.

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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)
19 Then they cried(F) to the Lord in their trouble,
    and he saved them(G) from their distress.

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