Translations
Modern
For a stillborn child enters in futility and departs in darkness, and his name is shrouded in obscurity.
Traditional
For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness.
Literal
For in vapor he comes, and in darkness he goes, and in darkness his name is covered.
Latin
Frustra enim venit, et pergit ad tenebras, et oblivione delebitur nomen ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
For a stillborn child enters in futility and departs in darkness, and his name is shrouded in obscurity.
Notes
a hundred children and live for many years: The blessings of old age and children mean nothing if life is not enjoyable or does not end well with a proper burial. It is better to be stillborn than to live a life full of unhappiness.
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