11Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?


In Context

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,

Job 8:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush be green without moisture? or a sedge-bush grow without water?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush grow without mire? can the flag grow without water?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

8:11|Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

8:11'Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

8:11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?