Job 8:9
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)In other versions
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow);
ASV
(For we are but of yesterday, and have no knowledge, because our days on earth are gone like a shade:)
BBE
For we are [but] of yesterday, and know nothing, for our days upon earth are a shadow.
DBY
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days on earth are a shadow.)
WEB
(For of yesterday we `are', and we know not, For a shadow `are' our days on earth.)
YLT
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)
ENG
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)
WBT
For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.
BSB
In context
7Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
8For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:
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?