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14 If he were to take back man’s heart to himself,
if he gathered to himself his spirit and breath;
15 all flesh would instantly perish,
everyone would return to dust.

16 “If you have any sense, [Iyov,] hear this;
listen to what I am saying.

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14 If it were his intention
    and he withdrew his spirit[a](A) and breath,(B)
15 all humanity would perish(C) together
    and mankind would return to the dust.(D)

16 “If you have understanding,(E) hear this;
    listen to what I say.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 34:14 Or Spirit

14 If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

16 If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

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