10 Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? 11 Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water? 12 While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.
Job 8:10–12
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Job 13:24–26
24 Why do You hide Your face and consider me as Your enemy? 25 Would You frighten a windblown leaf? Would You chase after dry chaff? 26 For You record bitter accusations against me and bequeath to me the iniquities of my youth.
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Sirach 40:15–17
15 The children of the ungodly won’t grow many branches, and are as unhealthy roots on a sheer rock. (WEB) 16 The reeds by every water or river bank will be plucked up before all grass. (WEB) 17 Kindness is like a garden of blessings. Almsgiving endures forever. (WEB)
Job 33:12–14
12 Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man. 13 Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? 14 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.
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