Psalms 106:18 cpdv — Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near even to the gates of death.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near even to the gates of death. "

— Psalms 106:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 106 — Context

15

Let his mercies confess to the Lord, and let his miracles confess to the sons of men.

16

For he has crushed the gates of brass and broken the iron bars.

17

He has taken them up, from the way of their iniquity. For they were brought low, because of their injustices.

18

Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near even to the gates of death.

19

And they cried out to the Lord in their tribulation, and he delivered them in their necessity.

20

He sent his word, and he healed them, and he rescued them from their utter destruction.

21

Let his mercies confess to the Lord, and let his miracles confess to the sons of men.

Psalms 106:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 106:18 say?
Psalms 106:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near even to the gates of death. ”
Where is Psalms 106:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 106:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 106, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 106:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 106:18 in?
Psalms 106:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 106:18?
Psalms 106:18 reads (CPDV): “Their soul abhorred all food, and they drew near even to the gates of death. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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