18 He (A)keeps back his soul from the pit,
And his life from [a]passing over (B)into Sheol.

19 [b]Man is also chastened with (C)pain on his bed,
And with unceasing complaint in his bones;
20 So that his life (D)loathes bread,
And his soul favorite food.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 33:18 M.T. perishing by the sword
  2. Job 33:19 Lit He