American Standard Version
"(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow); "
— Job 8:9, American Standard Version
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)”
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)”
“For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow.”
“(For we are but of yesterday, and are ignorant that our days upon earth are but a shadow)”
“(For we are but of yesterday, and have no knowledge, because our days on earth are gone like a shade:)”
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)”
If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.
And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase.
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.