Verse 18

Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 88:3 : 3 For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol.
• Ps 9:13 : 13 Have mercy on me, Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death;
• Isa 38:10 : 10 I said, "In the middle of my life I go into the gates of Sheol. I am deprived of the residue of my years."
• Job 33:19-22 : 19 He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones; 20 So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. 21 His flesh is so consumed away, that it can't be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out. 22 Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.
• Job 38:17 : 17 Have the gates of death been revealed to you? Or have you seen the gates of the shadow of death?