Job 8:12
Though while still, in its freshness, it be not plucked off, yet, before any kind of grass, it doth wither:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
In Context
11Can the paper-reed grow up, without a marsh? Or the rush grow up, without water?
13So, shall be the latter end of all who forget GOD, and, the hope of the impious, shall perish:
Cross References
Psalms 129:6Let them become like the grass of housetops, which, before it is pulled up, hath withered;
Jeremiah 17:6Therefore shall he become as a shrub in the waste plain, Neither shall he perceive when good cometh, But shall inhabit Parched places in a wilderness, A land of salt that cannot be dwelt in.
James 1:10Whereas the rich, in his being brought low,—because, as a flower of 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 →