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14 If God decided to take away his spirit
    and the breath of life he gave us,
15 then everything on earth would die.
    We would all become dust again.

16 “If you men are wise,
    you will listen to what I say.

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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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