Job 14:8
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;In other versions
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, And the stock thereof die in the ground;
ASV
Though its root may be old in the earth, and its cut-off end may be dead in the dust;
BBE
Though its root grow old in the earth, and its stock die in the ground,
DBY
Though the root of it grows old in the earth, And the stock of it dies in the ground;
WEB
If its root becometh old in the earth, And its stem doth die in the dust,
YLT
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;
ENG
Though its root shall become old in the earth, and its stock die in the ground;
WBT
If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil,
BSB
In context
6Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.
7For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.
8Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;
9Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.
10But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?