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The Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12, Verse 7

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Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
King James Version
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
American Standard Version
and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.
New English Translation
and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the life’s breath returns to God who gave it.
World English Bible
and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
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Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all [is] vanity.
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And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs.
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The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even] words of truth.
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The words of the wise [are] as goads, and as nails fastened [by] the masters of assemblies, [which] are given from one shepherd.
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And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh.
13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man.
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For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.
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The song of songs, which [is] Solomon's.
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Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love [is] better than wine.
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Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name [is as] ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.