He, i.e. God, whose work alone this is. His soul; himself; or, as it follows, his life. His life: See Poole on "Job 33:18". Shall see the light, i.e. shall enjoy, either,
1. Prosperity, which is oft called light, as darkness is put for affliction; or, 2. The light of the living, as it follows, Job 33:30; the light of this world, i.e. his life, which was endangered, shall be restored and continued. This is opposed to his going down into the pit, in the former branch.