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Why are dust and ashes proud?[a]
    Even during life the body decays.

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  1. 10:9–10 The general implication is that a slight illness today may be followed by death tomorrow. The uncertainty of life leaves no room for pride.
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27 [a]Who in Sheol can glorify the Most High(A)
    in place of the living who offer their praise?

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  1. 17:27–28 True life consists in praise of God; this is not possible in Sheol.
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