Fools. the Perverse, depending on their own wisdom, which is foolishness with God (1 Corinthians 1:20-25). Compare Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 15:5; Proverbs 27:22.
transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44.
iniquities. Hebrew. 'avah. App-44. Not the same word as in Psalms 107:42.
are afflicted. bring affliction on themselves.