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.