“He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.”
Job 33:18 (KJV) |
Job 33:18
From Job 33, in the Book of Job (Old Testament).
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Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
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That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
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He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
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He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
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So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.