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Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
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Job 8:11 in Other Translations
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Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
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"Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish where there is no water?
NLT
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“Can papyrus reeds grow tall without a marsh? Can marsh grass flourish without water?
MSG
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Can mighty pine trees grow tall without soil? Can luscious tomatoes flourish without water?
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Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
Job 8:11 In-Context
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for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow.
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Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?
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Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
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While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass.
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Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless.
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Job 40:21
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Exodus 2:3
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Isaiah 19:6
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Isaiah 35:7
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