Job 33:18
Thus he saveth him from the pit, Yea, his life from perishing by the sword.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
In Context
17That he may turn man from his purpose, And hide pride from man.
19He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, And with a continual agitation of his bones,
Cross References
Job 15:22He hath no hope that he shall escape from darkness; He is set apart for the sword.
Job 33:24Then will God be gracious to him, and say, “Save him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.”
Job 33:30That he may bring him back from the pit, That he may enjoy the light of the living.
Joel 2:8One doth not thrust another; They march every one in his path, And though they rush among weapons, they are not wounded.
Romans 2:4Or dost thou despise the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God is leading thee to repentance?
2 Peter 3:15and account the long-suffering of our Lord salvation; as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you,
Matthew Henry on Job 33:15-19
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. Job had complained that God kept him wholly in the dark concerning the meaning of his dealings with him, and therefore concluded… Read the whole commentary →