American Standard Version
"and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them: "
— Matthew 13:4, American Standard Version
“And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:”
“As he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them.”
“And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them.”
“And whilst he soweth some fell by the way side, and the birds of the air came and ate them up.”
“And while he did so, some seeds were dropped by the wayside, and the birds came and took them for food:”
“And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:”
On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
And there were gathered unto him great multitudes, so that he entered into a boat, and sat; and all the multitude stood on the beach.
And he spake to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow;
and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them:
and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth: and straightway they sprang up, because they had no deepness of earth:
and when the sun was risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And others fell upon the thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked them: