Job 8:11

11 Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?

Job 8:11 in Other Translations

KJV
11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
ESV
11 "Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish where there is no water?
NLT
11 “Can papyrus reeds grow tall without a marsh? Can marsh grass flourish without water?
MSG
11 Can mighty pine trees grow tall without soil? Can luscious tomatoes flourish without water?
CSB
11 Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?

Job 8:11 In-Context

9 for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow.
10 Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?
11 Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?
12 While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass.
13 Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Job 40:21
  • 2. S Exodus 2:3; Isaiah 19:6; Isaiah 35:7
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