Job 14:2
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.In other versions
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
ASV
He comes out like a flower, and is cut down: he goes in flight like a shade, and is never seen again.
BBE
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down; and he fleeth as a shadow, and continueth not.
DBY
He comes forth like a flower, and is cut down. He also flees like a shadow, and doesn't continue.
WEB
As a flower he hath gone forth, and is cut off, And he fleeth as a shadow and standeth not.
YLT
He comes forth like a flower, and is cut down: he flees also as a shadow, and continues not.
ENG
He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
WBT
Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.
BSB
In context
1Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.
2He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
3And doth thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee?
4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.