Job 8:12
While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
In Context
11Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?
13Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish.
Cross References
Psalms 129:6May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow,
Jeremiah 17:6He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.
James 1:10But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
Matthew Henry on Job 8:9-20
8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) 10 Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? 11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water? 12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb. 13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:… Read the whole commentary →