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14 If he were to take back his Spirit to himself
    and withdraw back into himself his breath,
15 all flesh would perish instantaneously
    and mankind would turn again to dust.
16 “If you have any semblance of intelligence, O Job,
    pay attention to what I am saying.

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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