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Job 8:8-10
Good News Translation
Job 8:8-10
Good News Translation
8 (A)Look for a moment at ancient wisdom;
consider the truths our ancestors learned.
9 Our life is short, we know nothing at all;
we pass like shadows across the earth.
10 But let the ancient wise people teach you;
listen to what they had to say:
Job 8:8-10
English Standard Version
Job 8:8-10
English Standard Version
8 “For (A)inquire, please, of bygone ages,
and consider what (B)the fathers have searched out.
9 For we are but of yesterday and know nothing,
for our days on earth are (C)a shadow.
10 Will they not teach you and tell you
and utter words out of their understanding?
Job 8:8-10
New International Version
Job 8:8-10
New International Version
Job 8:8-10
King James Version
Job 8:8-10
King James Version
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
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?
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