ESV: The clods of the valley are sweet to him; all mankind follows after him, and those who go before him are innumerable.
NIV: The soil in the valley is sweet to them; everyone follows after them, and a countless throng goes before them.
NASB: The clods of the valley will gently cover him; Moreover, all mankind will follow after him, While countless others go before him.
CSB: The dirt on his grave is sweet to him. Everyone follows behind him, and those who go before him are without number.
NLT: A great funeral procession goes to the cemetery. Many pay their respects as the body is laid to rest, and the earth gives sweet repose.
KJV: The clods of the valley shall be sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as there are innumerable before him.
NKJV: The clods of the valley shall be sweet to him; Everyone shall follow him, As countless have gone before him.
