Job 33:18

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

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  • Job 15:22 : 22 He does not believe he will return from the darkness; he is marked for the sword.
  • Job 33:22 : 22 Their soul draws near to the pit, and their life to the messengers of death.
  • Job 33:24 : 24 and He is gracious to them, saying, 'Deliver them from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom,'
  • Job 33:28 : 28 He redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and my life will see the light.
  • Job 33:30 : 30 to bring back their soul from the pit, that they may be enlightened with the light of life.
  • Acts 16:27-33 : 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, thinking that the prisoners had escaped. 28 But Paul called out in a loud voice, 'Don't harm yourself, for we are all here!' 29 The jailer asked for lights, rushed in, and trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 Then he brought them out and said, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' 31 They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.' 32 And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to everyone in his house. 33 At that hour of the night, the jailer took them and washed their wounds. Then he and all his household were baptized immediately.
  • Rom 2:4 : 4 Or do you disrespect the riches of His kindness, forbearance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
  • 2 Pet 3:9 : 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wanting any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
  • 2 Pet 3:15 : 15 And consider the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him.

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  • 28 He redeemed my soul from going down to the pit, and my life will see the light.

  • 17 To turn a man from wrongdoing and to conceal pride from him.

  • Job 33:19-22
    4 verses
    77%

    19 A person is also chastened with pain on their bed and continual aching in their bones.

    20 Their life begins to loathe food, and their soul rejects even the most desirable meal.

    21 Their flesh wastes away so that it can no longer be seen, and their bones, once hidden, now stick out.

    22 Their soul draws near to the pit, and their life to the messengers of death.

  • 30 to bring back their soul from the pit, that they may be enlightened with the light of life.

  • 19 To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive during famine.

  • 20 In famine, He will redeem you from death, and in battle, from the power of the sword.

  • 3 O LORD, my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

  • 11 Rescue those being taken to death and hold back those stumbling toward slaughter, if you can.

  • 22 He does not believe he will return from the darkness; he is marked for the sword.

  • 18 Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing, and let a great ransom not turn you aside.

  • 13 though he cherishes it and does not let it go, but keeps it in the midst of his mouth,

  • 5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; whoever guards their soul will stay far from them.

  • 23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Job 33:24-25
    2 verses
    72%

    24 and He is gracious to them, saying, 'Deliver them from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom,'

    25 then their flesh is restored to be fresher than in youth, and they return to the days of their youthful vigor.

  • 16 The one who keeps the commandment preserves their soul, but whoever despises their ways will die.

  • 13 If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If you would set me a time and then remember me!

  • 22 Yet God drags away the mighty with His power; though they rise up, they do not trust in their own lives.

  • 15 He saves the needy from the sword of their mouth and from the hand of the strong.

  • 24 Surely one does not stretch out a hand in ruin or cry for help in disaster.

  • 27 But if a wicked person turns away from the wickedness they have committed and does what is just and right, they will save their life.

  • 18 The Lord has disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.

  • 2 Blessed is the one who considers the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the time of trouble.

  • Job 13:14-15
    2 verses
    71%

    14 Why should I take my flesh in my teeth and put my life in my hands?

    15 Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will defend my ways before Him.

  • 17 A man burdened with the guilt of bloodshed will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

  • 22 He feels pain only in his own flesh and mourns only for himself.

  • 15 I prefer strangling and death rather than this body of mine.

  • 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

  • Isa 38:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16 Lord, by such things people live, and in all of them is the life of my spirit. You restored me to health and let me live.

    17 Indeed, it was for my peace that I had great bitterness; but You, in Your love, delivered my soul from the pit of destruction. You have cast all my sins behind Your back.

  • 13 Arise, Lord! Confront them, bring them down. With your sword, rescue me from the wicked.

  • Job 20:24-25
    2 verses
    70%

    24 Though he flees from an iron weapon, a bronze arrow will pierce him.

    25 It is drawn out and comes forth from his body; the glittering point comes out of his gallbladder; terrors come over him.

  • 15 Like sheep, they are appointed for Sheol; Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule over them in the morning, and their form will decay in the grave, far from lofty dwellings.

  • 32 He is carried to the graves, and a watch is kept over his tomb.

  • 24 The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.

  • 22 It laughs at fear, unshaken and undeterred by the sword.

  • 14 The one who is bowed down will soon be set free; he will not die and go down to the pit, nor will he lack bread.

  • 4 Concerning what people do, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

  • 48 Remember how fleeting my life is; for what futility have you created all humanity!

  • 15 if they return what they took in pledge for a loan, restore anything they have stolen, and follow the decrees that give life, doing no wrong—they will surely live; they will not die.

  • 13 You grant relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.

  • 30 He will not escape from darkness; a flame will dry up his branch, and the breath of God's mouth will carry him away.

  • 13 His archers surround me and pierce my kidneys without mercy; he pours my gall on the ground.

  • Job 18:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7 His vigorous steps will be restricted, and his own counsel will cast him down.

    8 For his feet are cast into a net, and he wanders into its mesh.