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Just as a cloud dissipates and vanishes,
    those who die[a] will not come back.
10 They are gone forever from their home—
    never to be seen again.

11 “I cannot keep from speaking.
    I must express my anguish.
    My bitter soul must complain.

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  1. 7:9 Hebrew who go down to Sheol.

As a cloud vanishes(A) and is gone,
    so one who goes down to the grave(B) does not return.(C)
10 He will never come to his house again;
    his place(D) will know him no more.(E)

11 “Therefore I will not keep silent;(F)
    I will speak out in the anguish(G) of my spirit,
    I will complain(H) in the bitterness of my soul.(I)

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