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Job 8:9-11
New International Version
Job 8:9-11
New International Version
Job 8:9-11
New King James Version
Job 8:9-11
New King James Version
9 For (A)we were born yesterday, and know [a]nothing,
Because our days on earth are a shadow.
10 Will they not teach you and tell you,
And utter words from their heart?
11 “Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh?
Can the reeds flourish without water?
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- Job 8:9 Lit. not
Job 8:9-11
King James Version
Job 8:9-11
King James Version
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?
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Job 8:9-11
English Standard Version
Job 8:9-11
English Standard Version
9 For we are but of yesterday and know nothing,
for our days on earth are (A)a shadow.
10 Will they not teach you and tell you
and utter words out of their understanding?
11 “Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh?
Can reeds flourish where there is no water?
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