Job 8:11

Can the rush growe vp without myre? can the flag growe without water?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh? Can the rushes grow without water?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
- American Standard Version (1901)

Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?
- Basic English Bible

Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
- Darby Bible

Can the rush grow without mire? can the flag grow without water?
- Webster's Bible

Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
- World English Bible

`Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Can the rush shoot up without mire? Can the reed-grass grow without water?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Job 8:11

8:11 Can, &c. - The hypocrite cannot build his hope, without some false, rotten ground or other, any more than the rush can grow without mire, or the flag without water.