If he should set his heart upon man, if he should gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.
What is man, that you should magnify him? and that you should set your heart upon him?
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him, and has prospered?
You hide your face, they are troubled: you take away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
You turn man to destruction; and say, Return, you children of men.
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be punished.