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18 [a]He keepeth back his soul from the pit,
And his life from perishing by the [b]sword.

19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed,
[c]And with continual strife in his bones;
20 So that his life abhorreth bread,
And his soul dainty food.

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  1. Job 33:18 Or, That he may keep back
  2. Job 33:18 Or, weapons
  3. Job 33:19 Another reading is, While all his bones are firm.

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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  1. Job 33:18 Or from crossing the river