Job 33:18

A Conservative Version

He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Cross References

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slack about his promise, as some regard slackness, but is patient toward us, not wanting any to perish, but all to go forward to repentance.

Job 33:30

to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

Job 33:28

He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit, and my life shall behold the light.

2 Peter 3:15

And consider the longsuffering of our Lord, salvation, just as also our beloved brother Paul wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him,

Romans 2:4

Or do thou despise the wealth of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God guides thee to repentance?

Job 33:24

then [God] is gracious to him, and says, Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.

Job 33:22

Yea, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.

Job 15:22

He does not believe that he shall return out of darkness. And he is awaited by the sword.

Job 33:17

that he may withdraw man [from his] purpose, and hide pride from man.

Job 36:12

But if they do not hearken, they shall perish by the sword, and they shall die without knowledge.

Joel 2:8

Neither does one push another. They march each one in his path, and they burst through the weapons, and do not break off.