8 If its roots grow old in the groundand its stump dies in the soil,
9 merely a scent of water will make it sproutand grow branches like a plant.
10 But a human dies and is powerless.A person breathes his last breath, and where is he?
11 ⌊As⌋ water drains out of a lake,or ⌊as⌋ a river dries up completely,
12 so each person lies downand does not rise until the heavens cease to exist.He does not wake up.He is not awakened from his sleep.
13 I wish you would hide me in Sheoland keep me hidden there until your anger cools.Set a specific time for me when you will remember me.
14 “If a person dies, will he go on living?I will wait for my relief to comeas long as my hard labor continues.