New American Bible, Revised Edition

Ecclesiastes 12:5-7 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

5. When one is afraid of heights,and perils in the street;When the almond tree blooms,and the locust grows sluggishand the caper berry is without effect,Because mortals go to their lasting home,and mourners go about the streets;

6. Before the silver cord is snappedand the golden bowl is broken,And the pitcher is shattered at the spring,and the pulley is broken at the well,

7. And the dust returns to the earth as it once was,and the life breath returns to God who gave it.