Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 8:17
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Berean Standard Bible
His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.
King James Version
His roots are wrapped about the heap, [and] seeth the place of stones.
World English Bible
His roots are wrapped around the rock pile. He sees the place of stones.
American Standard Version
His roots are wrapped about the [stone]-heap, He beholdeth the place of stones.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 8
15 He leans on his web, but it gives way; he holds fast, but it does not endure.
16 He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden.
17 His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.
18 If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’
19 Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust.
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