KJV ORIGINAL
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Though he treasures it and won't let it go, but holds it close in his mouth:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone who clings to something precious to them, refusing to give it up or let it go.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of Zophar's second speech to Job, where he's describing how wicked people cling to their sin like something sweet they don't want to swallow or spit out. In ancient times, people would sometimes hold sweet things in their mouth to savor the taste as long as possible. Zophar is using this imagery to argue that evil people hold onto their wickedness because they find it pleasurable, even though it will ultimately destroy them.
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