Job 33:18

God spares his soul from the Pit,
his life from crossing the river of death.

Job 15:22

He doesn’t believe he will return from darkness;
he is destined for the sword.

Job 33:22

He draws near to the Pit,
and his life to the executioners.

Job 33:24

and to be gracious to him and say,
“Spare him from going down to the Pit;
I have found a ransom,”

Job 33:28

He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit,
and I will continue to see the light.”

Job 33:30

in order to turn him back from the Pit,
so he may shine with the light of life.

Acts 16:27-33

When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison open, he drew his sword and was going to kill himself, since he thought the prisoners had escaped.

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

Also, regard the patience of our Lord as an opportunity for salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Keepeth

Acts 16:27
When the jailer woke up and saw the doors of the prison open, he drew his sword and was going to kill himself, since he thought the prisoners had escaped.
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

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