Job 8:11
King James Version (KJV)
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
In context
9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)
10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish:
Job 8:11 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
- WEB World English Bible
- “Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
- ASV American Standard Version
- Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?
- DBY Darby Translation
- Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
- WBS Webster Bible
- Can the rush grow without mire? can the flag grow without water?