Fools, because of their transgression] They that have no fear of God, by sharp rods are brought to call upon him, and so finde mercy, Proverbs 26:3. Lamentations 1:8. because] Or, who because. and because of their iniquities] Heb. because of the way of their transgression: that is, from their sinfull course of life. are afflicted] Heb. do afflict themselves: that is, do bring afflictions upon themselves by their sins.