14 If he put his mind to it
and withdrew the spirit(A) and breath he gave,
15 every living thing would perish together
and mankind would return to the dust.(B)

16 If you have understanding, hear this;
listen to what I have to say.

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14 If it were his intention
    and he withdrew his spirit[a](A) and breath,(B)
15 all humanity would perish(C) together
    and mankind would return to the dust.(D)

16 “If you have understanding,(E) hear this;
    listen to what I say.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:14 Or Spirit