Hebrews 9:17 KJV
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
Hebrews 9:17, King James Version
In context
16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.
17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.