Psalms 107:17

Fools, i.e. wicked men, whom he calls fools, because of the mischiefs which through their own folly they bring upon themselves. Because of their transgression, Heb. because of the way of their transgression, i.e. their custom and course of sinning, as the word way is used, Psalms 1:1 Proverbs 2:12. They did not fall into sin once or twice, as good men may do, but it was their usual practice, and therefore they are justly punished. Afflicted with wasting sickness, as appears from Psalms 107:18,20. Compare Job 33:19, &c.; Psalms 39:11, &c.