Verse 18

Their soul abhors all manner of food; and they draw near to the gates of death.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 88:3 : 3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to the grave.
  • Ps 9:13 : 13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer from those who hate me, you who lift me up from the gates of death:
  • Isa 38:10 : 10 I said in the prime of my days, I shall go to the gates of Sheol: I am deprived of the rest of my years.
  • Job 33:19-22 : 19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain; 20 So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. 21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones, that were not seen, stick out. 22 Yes, his soul draws near to the grave, and his life to the destroyers.
  • Job 38:17 : 17 Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Or have you seen the doors of the shadow of death?