Job 8:11 “Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without w…”

Job 8:11

Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

World English Bible

“Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?

American Standard Version

Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?

Geneva Bible 1599

Can a rush grow without myre? or can ye grasse growe without water?

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?

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In context

10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?

12While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass.

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