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Job 33:18 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. "
Job 33:18
Verse in Context
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Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
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Job 33:1
"Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words."
Job 33:2
"Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth."
Job 33:3
"My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly."
Job 33:4
"The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life."
Job 33:5
"If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up."
Job 33:6
"Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay."
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