Job 33:18
King James Version
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Job 33:18 in context
Job 33:16
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
Job 33:17
That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
Job 33:18SELECTED VERSE
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Job 33:19
He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
Job 33:20
So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.