World English Bible
Job 8:9
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)”
Verse in context — Job 8
7
Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase.
8
Please inquire of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers.
9
(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)
10
Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
11
Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?
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