Job 20:13
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
American King James Version (AKJV)
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Though he takes care of it, and does not let it go, but keeps it still in his mouth;
Webster's Revision
Though he may spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
World English Bible
though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;
English Revised Version (ERV)
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;
Barnes's Job 20:13 Bible Commentary
Though he spare it - That is, though he retains it long in his mouth, that he may enjoy it the more.
And forsake it not - Retains it as long as he can.
But keep it still within his mouth - Margin, as in Hebrew "in the midst of his palate." He seeks to enjoy it as long as possible.
