Job 33:18
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
In other versions
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.
ASV
To keep back his soul from the underworld, and his life from destruction.
BBE
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from passing away by the sword.
DBY
He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.
WEB
He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.
YLT
He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
ENG
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
WBT
to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.
BSB
In context
16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
17That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
18He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
19He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:
20So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.