Job 8:17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 About a heap of stones his roots are entwined;
among the rocks he takes hold.
Job 8:17
King James Version
17 His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.
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Job 8:17
New King James Version
17 His roots wrap around the rock heap,
And look for a place in the stones.
Job 8:17
Good News Translation
17 Their roots wrap around the stones
and hold fast to[a] every rock.
Footnotes
- Job 8:17 Probable text hold fast to; Hebrew see.
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