NET Bible
"For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow."
— Job 8:9, NET Bible
“(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 upon earth are a shadow); ”
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are 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 you become pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself for you, and will restore your righteous home.
Your beginning will seem so small, since your future will flourish.
“For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors;
For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow.
Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?
Can the papyrus plant grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish without water?
While they are still beginning to flower and not ripe for cutting, they can wither away faster than any grass!