Job 8:8-10

King James Version

⁸For 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:)

¹⁰Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

Job 8:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸^(A)Look for a moment at ancient wisdom;
    consider the truths our ancestors learned.
⁹Our life is short, we know nothing at all;
    we pass like shadows across the earth.
¹⁰But let the ancient wise people teach you;
    listen to what they had to say:

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Job 8:8-10

New International Version

⁸“Ask the former generation^(A)
    and find out what their ancestors learned,
⁹for we were born only yesterday and know nothing,^(B)
    and our days on earth are but a shadow.^(C)
¹⁰Will they not instruct^(D) you and tell you?
    Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?^(E)

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Job 8:8-10

English Standard Version

⁸“For ^(A)inquire, please, of bygone ages,
    and consider what ^(B)the fathers have searched out.
⁹For we are but of yesterday and know nothing,
    for our days on earth are ^(C)a shadow.
¹⁰Will they not teach you and tell you
    and utter words out of their understanding?