KJV : He keepeth back <02820> (8799) his soul <05315> from the pit <07845>, and his life <02416> from perishing <05674> (8800) by the sword <07973>. {from perishing: Heb. from passing}NASB : He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from passing over into Sheol.NASB# : He keeps<2820> back<2820> his soul<5315> from the pit<7845>, And his life<2421> from passing<5674> over<5674> into Sheol<7973>.