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(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing,
    because our days on earth are a shadow.)
10 Shall they not teach you, tell you,
    and utter words out of their heart?

11 “Can the papyrus grow up without mire?
    Can the rushes grow without water?

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我们只是昨天才有的,所以一无所知;

我们在世的日子不过是影儿。

10 难道他们不指教你,告诉你,

从心里发出言语来吗?

11 蒲草没有泥,怎能生长?

芦苇没有水,怎能长大呢?

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for we were born only yesterday and know nothing,(A)
    and our days on earth are but a shadow.(B)
10 Will they not instruct(C) you and tell you?
    Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?(D)
11 Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh?(E)
    Can reeds(F) thrive without water?

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