Job 8:10-12

King James Version

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.

Job 8:10-12

English Standard Version

¹⁰Will they not teach you and tell you
and utter words out of their understanding?

¹¹“Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh?
Can reeds flourish where there is no water?
¹²While yet in flower and not cut down,
they ^(A)wither before any other plant.

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Job 8:10-12

New International Version

¹⁰Will they not instruct^(A) you and tell you?
    Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?^(B)
¹¹Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh?^(C)
    Can reeds^(D) thrive without water?
¹²While still growing and uncut,
    they wither more quickly than grass.^(E)