12 so a man lies down and does not rise. Until the heavens are no more, he will not be awakened or roused from sleep. 13 If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me! 14 When a man dies, will he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, until my renewal comes.
Job 14:12–14
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