Ecclesiastes 12:7
Berean Standard Bible
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Context
5when men fear the heights and dangers of the road,
when the almond tree blossoms,
the grasshopper loses its spring,
and the caper berry shrivels—
for then man goes to his eternal home
and mourners walk the streets. 6Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped
and the golden bowl is crushed,
before the pitcher is shattered at the spring
and the wheel is broken at the well, 7before the dust returns to the ground from which it came
and the spirit returns to God who gave it. 8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher.
“Everything is futile!” 9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.