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18 so that he will keep himself away from the pit
and from perishing by the sword.
19 “He is also warned by pain when in bed,
when all his bones are hurting;
20 so that he detests bread
as well as richer food.

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18 to preserve them from the pit,(A)
    their lives from perishing by the sword.[a](B)

19 “Or someone may be chastened(C) on a bed of pain(D)
    with constant distress in their bones,(E)
20 so that their body finds food(F) repulsive
    and their soul loathes the choicest meal.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 33:18 Or from crossing the river