Nehr · Job 31

Job 31:40

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

Job 31:40, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Let briars grow instead of wheat, And stinkweed instead of barley." The words of Job are ended.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let thistles grow instead of wheat, And cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Instead of wheat let a thorn go forth, And instead of barley a useless weed! The words of Job are finished.

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