Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
to preserve 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.
Strong's King James
He keepeth back{H2820}{(H8799)} his soul{H5315} from the pit{H7845}, and his life{H2416} from perishing{H5674}{(H8800)} by the sword{H7973}.
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Young's Literal Translation
He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.