Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To keep back his soul from the underworld, and his life from destruction.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from passing away by the sword.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.