Holy Scripture
Job 34:14
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“If he hath directed his heart towards Him, He will gather to Himself his spirit, and his breath. The heart is crooked, when it seeks for things below. It is made straight when it is raised to things above. If a man therefore direct his heart to the Lord, the Lord draws to Himself his spirit and his breath. He uses, na…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14For if he would confine, And restrain his spirit with himself;
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12And thinkest thou that the Lord will do wrong, Or will the Almighty who made the earth wrest judgment?
13And who is he that made the whole world under heaven, And all things therein?
— Job 34:14 —
15All flesh would die together, And every mortal would return to the earth, whence also he was formed.
16Take heed lest he rebuke thee: Hear this, hearken to the voice of words.