Bible verse
then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.
Job 31:40 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 31.
36 Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown.
37 I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—
38 if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together,
39 if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants,
40 then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.
KJV
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
ASV
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, And cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
ERV
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
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