Exodus 5:12

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw.
— Exodus 5:12, King James Version

In other translations

World English Bible (WEB)

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble for straw.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the people is scattered over all the land of Egypt, to gather stubble for straw,