Job 8:17
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.
In other versions
His roots are wrapped about the `stone' -heap, He beholdeth the place of stones.
ASV
His roots are twisted round the stones, forcing their way in between them.
BBE
His roots are entwined about the stoneheap; he seeth the place of stones.
DBY
His roots are wrapped around the rock pile, He sees the place of stones.
WEB
By a heap his roots are wrapped, A house of stones he looketh for.
YLT
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and sees the place of stones.
ENG
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.
WBT
His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.
BSB
In context
15He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold it fast, but it shall not endure.
16He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.
17His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.
18If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.
19Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.
