Job 33:18 in the King James Version
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Context
17 that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
18 He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
19 “He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones,