11Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
11Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
8 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former generation, and attend to the researches of their fathers;
9 For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, for our days upon earth are a shadow.
10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
11 Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
12 Whilst it is yet in its greenness and not cut down, it withereth before any other grass.
13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the profane man's hope shall perish,
8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
8:11Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
8:11Can the rush be green without moisture? or a sedge-bush grow without water?
8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
8:11Can the rush grow without mire? can the flag grow without water?
8:11|Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
8:11'Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?
8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?