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As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and drieth up: so man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. Job 14:11-12

As the waters fail from the sea, and the flood decayeth and

Summary

This quote from the book of Job in the Bible makes a metaphorical comparison between the fading of the waters from the sea and the passing of human life. Just as the sea can dry up and disappear, so does life come to an end for individuals. The quote emphasizes the finality of death, suggesting that once a person dies, they will not awaken or rise again until the end of time. It highlights the transient nature of life and the inevitability of mortality.

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