Job 8:12
While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
In Context
11“Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
13So are the paths of all who forget God. The hope of the godless man will perish,
Cross References
Psalms 129:6Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up,
Jeremiah 17:6For he will be like a bush in the desert, and will not see when good comes, but will inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, an uninhabited salt land.
James 1:10and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.
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 →