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Job 33:20 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" so that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. "

Job 33:20

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18 He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

19 “He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones,

20 so that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.

21 His flesh is so consumed away that it can’t be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out.

22 Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.

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"Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death."

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"My heart is blighted like grass, and withered, for I forget to eat my bread."

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Isaiah 44:20

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"He feeds on ashes. A deceived heart has turned him aside; and he can’t deliver his soul, nor say, “Isn’t there a lie in my right hand?”"

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Ecclesiastes 5:17

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"All his days he also eats in darkness, he is frustrated, and has sickness and wrath."

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Job 33:1

"“However, Job, please hear my speech, and listen to all my words."

Job 33:2

"See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth."

Job 33:3

"My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely."

Job 33:4

"The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."

Job 33:5

"If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand up."

Job 33:6

"Behold, I am toward God even as you are. I am also formed out of the clay."

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