English Language Versions
KJV He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
KJVP He keepeth back H2820 his soul H5315 from H4480 the pit, H7845 and his life H2416 from perishing H4480 H5674 by the sword. H7973
YLT He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.
ASV He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.
WEB He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.
RV He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
NET He spares a person's life from corruption, his very life from crossing over the river.
ERVEN He does this to save them from death. He wants to keep them from being destroyed.