Job 20:13

Though he spare it, and forsake it not, but keepe it stil within his mouth:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

{Though} he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Though he takes care of it, and does not let it go, but keeps it still in his mouth;
- Basic English Bible

[Though] he spare it, and forsake it not, but keep it within his mouth,
- Darby Bible

Though he may spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
- Webster's Bible

though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;
- World English Bible

Hath pity on it, and doth not forsake it, And keep it back in the midst of his palate,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 20:13

20:11 Bones - His whole body, even the strongest parts of it. The sin - Of the punishment of it.

20:12 Mouth - To his taste; though it greatly please him for the present. Hide - As an epicure doth a sweet morsel, which he keeps and rolls about his mouth, that he may longer enjoy the pleasure of it.

20:14 Turned - From sweet to bitter. Gall of asps - Exceeding bitter and pernicious. Gall is most bitter; the gall of serpents is full of poison; and the poison of asps is most dangerous and within a few hours kills without remedy.

20:15 Vomit - Be forced to restore them. God, &c. - If no man's hand can reach him, God shall find him out.