^{7 Ref} For there is hope of a tree; if it is cut down, it will come to life again, and its branches will not come to an end.

^{8 Ref} Though its root may be old in the earth, and its cut-off end may be dead in the dust;

^{9 Ref} Still, at the smell of water, it will make buds, and put out branches like a young plant.

^{10 Ref} But man comes to his death and is gone: he gives up his spirit, and where is he?

^{11 Ref} The waters go from a pool, and a river becomes waste and dry;

^{12 Ref} So man goes down to his last resting-place and comes not again: till the heavens come to an end, they will not be awake or come out of their sleep.