American Standard Version
" Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water? "
— Job 8:11, American Standard Version
“Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?”
“"Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?”
“Can the papyrus plant grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish without water?”
“Can the rush be green without moisture? or sedge bush grow without water?”
“Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?”
“Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?”
For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow);
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
Whilst it is yet in its greenness, and not cut down, It withereth before any other herb.
So are the paths of all that forget God; And the hope of the godless man shall perish:
Whose confidence shall break in sunder, And whose trust is a spider’s web.