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17 Some ·fools turned against God [L became fools in the way of transgression]
    and ·suffered [were afflicted] ·for the evil they did [L because of their guilt].
18 ·They refused to eat anything [L Their appetite loathed any food],
    so they ·almost died [L approached the gates of death].
19 In their ·misery [distress] they cried out to the Lord,
    and he ·saved them [gave them victory] from their troubles [vv. 6, 13, 28].

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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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