Job 8:9

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow);

Job 8:9 — American Standard Version

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Context — Job 8

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6If thou wert pure and upright: Surely now he would awake for thee, And make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.

7And though thy beginning was small, Yet thy latter end would greatly increase.

8For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out:

9(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, Because our days upon earth are a shadow);

10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?

11Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?

12Whilst it is yet in its greenness, [and] not cut down, It withereth before any [other] herb.

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