^{6 Ref} Before the silver cord is severed, Or the golden bowl is broken, Or the pitcher is broken at the spring, Or the wheel broken at the cistern,

^{7 Ref} And the dust returns to the earth as it was, And the spirit returns to God who gave it.

^{8 Ref} Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; All is vanity!

^{6 Ref} Before ever the silver cord is cut, or the vessel of gold is broken, or the pot is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the water-hole;

^{7 Ref} And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it.

^{8 Ref} All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

^{6 Ref} 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.

^{7 Ref} Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

^{8 Ref} Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.