16. For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron asunder.
17. Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18. Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; and they draw near to the gates of death.
19. Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, he saveth them out of their distresses.
20. He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22. And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
23. They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business on great waters;
24. These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
25. For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up its waves.
26. They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
27. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
28. Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.