14 ^aHe brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
And broke their chains in pieces. ‡

15 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

17 Fools, ^abecause of their transgression,
And because of their iniquities, were afflicted. ‡

18 ^aTheir soul abhorred all manner of food,
And they ^bdrew near to the gates of death. ‡