Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 107:17

17. Fools , because of their transgression , and because of their iniquities, are afflicted .

i. e. Wicked men, whom he calls fools, because of the mischiefs which through their own folly they bring upon themselves.

Heb. because of the way of their transgression, i. e. their custom and course of sinning, as the word, way, is used Psal. 1. 1. Prov. 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.

With wasting sickness, as appears from v. 18, 20. Compare Iob 33. 19, &c. Psal. 39. 12, &c.

Marginal references: Psal. 38. 5.; Heb. from the way of.