Job 33:20

World English Bible

so that his life abhors bread,
and his soul dainty food.

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Job 33:20 in other translations

So that his life abhorreth bread, And his soul dainty food.

Job 33:20 · American Standard Version

Job 33:20 in context

  1. 18He keeps back his soul from the pit,
    and his life from perishing by the sword.
  2. 19He is chastened also with pain on his bed,
    with continual strife in his bones,
  3. 20so that his life abhors bread,
    and his soul dainty food.
  4. 21His flesh is so consumed away that it can’t be seen.
    His bones that were not seen stick out.
  5. 22Yes, his soul draws near to the pit,
    and his life to the destroyers.