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

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

  • Job 33:19-22
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    19A person is also chastened with pain on their bed and continual aching in their bones.

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

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

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

  • Job 33:30
    76%

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

  • Ps 33:19
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    19To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive during famine.

  • Job 5:20
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    20In famine, He will redeem you from death, and in battle, from the power of the sword.

  • Ps 30:3
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    3O LORD, my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me.

  • Prov 24:11
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    11Rescue those being taken to death and hold back those stumbling toward slaughter, if you can.

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

  • Job 36:18
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    18Beware that wrath does not entice you to scoffing, and let a great ransom not turn you aside.

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

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

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

  • Job 33:24-25
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    24and He is gracious to them, saying, 'Deliver them from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom,'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • Prov 28:17
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    17A man burdened with the guilt of bloodshed will flee to the pit; let no one support him.

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  • Job 7:15
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