World English Bible
Job 33:18
“He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.”
Verse in context — Job 33
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Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,
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That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
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He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
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He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones;
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So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.
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