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Job 8:11
“Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
Job 8:11 · World English Bible
Job 8:11 in other translations
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
"Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
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In context
8 “Please inquire of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers.
9 (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?
12 While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.
13 So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man will perish,
14 whose confidence will break apart, whose trust is a spider’s web.
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