Bible verse
Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.
Job 14:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 14.
1 “Man, who is born of woman, is short of days and full of trouble.
2 Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.
3 Do You open Your eyes to one like this? Will You bring him into judgment before You?
4 Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one!
5 Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,
6 look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.
KJV
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
ASV
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
ERV
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
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