Job 8:11
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?In other versions
Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
ASV
Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?
BBE
Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
DBY
"Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
WEB
`Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?
YLT
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
ENG
Can the rush grow without mire? can the flag grow without water?
WBT
Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
BSB
In context
9(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)
10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
11Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
12Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
13So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish: