Hebrews 9:17
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
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English Standard Version
For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.
New International Version
because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.
Catholic Public Domain Version
For a testament is confirmed by death. Otherwise, it as yet has no force, as long as the one who testifies lives