¹³ If I await Sheol as my home,
spread out my bed in darkness,

²³ Yes, I know that you will lead me to death—
the place^(A) appointed for all who live.

⁵ Also, they are afraid of heights and dangers on the road;
the almond tree blossoms,
the grasshopper loses its spring,^[a]
and the caper berry has no effect;
for the mere mortal is headed to his eternal home,^(A)
and mourners will walk around in the street;^(B)