17 because a will is in force only when somebody has died; it never takes effect while the one who made it is living.

17 For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

17 The will goes into effect only after the person’s death. While the person who made it is still alive, the will cannot be put into effect.

17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives.

17 A will means nothing while the person is alive; it can be used only after the person dies.

17 For a testament is of force where there hath been death: for it doth never avail while he that made it liveth.

17 For a testament is of force when men are dead, since it is in no way of force while the testator is alive.)

17 A will is used only after a person is dead because it goes into effect only when a person dies. 

17 For a will is valid only when people die, since it is never in force while the one who made it is living.

17 For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.

17 For a will is in force concerning those who are dead, since it is never in force when the one who made the will is alive.

17 A will is in effect only when somebody has died. It never takes effect while the one who made it is still living.

17 For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.