Bible verse
Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
Job 8:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 8.
7 Though your beginnings were modest, your latter days will flourish.
8 Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.
9 For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.
10 Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
11 Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
12 While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.
13 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
14 His confidence is fragile; his security is in a spider’s web.
15 He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.
KJV
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
ASV
Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
ERV
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
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