According to Chapter 47, what is the relationship between one's actions, death, and subsequent rebirth?

Chapter 47 explains that the law of Karma is profound and that a person's actions have direct consequences on their future lives. The text states, "As the action, so the hearing," indicating that upon death, one attains a birth that precisely corresponds to their past deeds. As described in Chapter 47, if an individual commits great sins, they will receive a body in their next life that reflects those very actions. The chapter also notes, "Births happen according to one's wisdom (consciousness)," suggesting that one's state of mind and desires at the time of death also influence the form of their next birth. This is why the chapter advises using human life to attain self-knowledge before the body's fall.