8. (Their soul's redemption precious is,and it can never be,)
9. That still he should for ever live,and not corruption see.
10. For why? he seeth that wise men die,and brutish fools alsoDo perish; and their wealth, when dead,to others they let go.
11. Their inward thought is, that their houseand dwelling-places shallStand through all ages; they their landsby their own names do call.
12. But yet in honour shall not manabide continually;But passing hence, may be compar'dunto the beasts that die.
13. Thus brutish folly plainly istheir wisdom and their way;Yet their posterity approvewhat they do fondly say.