Who can produce something pure from what is impure?
No one!
Since a person’s days are determined
and the number of his months depends on you,
and since you have set[a] limits he cannot pass,(A)
look away from him and let him rest
so that he can enjoy his day like a hired worker.(B)

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Who can bring what is pure(A) from the impure?(B)
    No one!(C)
A person’s days are determined;(D)
    you have decreed the number of his months(E)
    and have set limits he cannot exceed.(F)
So look away from him and let him alone,(G)
    till he has put in his time like a hired laborer.(H)

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