Verse Comparison: Job 8:11
American Standard Version
Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?
Amplified® Bible
Can the rush {or} papyrus grow up without marsh? Can the flag {or} reed grass grow without water?
Contemporary English Version
Papyrus reeds grow healthy only in a swamp,
Darby English Version
Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
Good News Bible
"Reeds can't grow where there is no water; they are never found outside a swamp.
King James Version
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
New American Standard Bible
"Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh? Can the rushes grow without water?
New International Version
Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh?
Can reeds thrive without water?
New King James Version
“Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh?
Can the reeds flourish without water?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh? Can the rushes grow without water?
Revised Standard Version
"Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish where there is no water?
Young's Literal Translation
`Doth a rush wise without mire? A reed increase without water?