King James Version (KJV)
Job 8:9
“(For we [are but of] yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth [are] a shadow:)”
Verse in context — Job 8
7
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
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?
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