Verse Comparison: Job 14:8
American Standard Version
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, And the stock thereof die in the ground;
Amplified® Bible
Though its roots grow old in the earth and its stock dies in the ground,
Contemporary English Version
Its roots and stump may rot,
Darby English Version
Though its root grow old in the earth, and its stock die in the ground,
Good News Bible
Even though its roots grow old, and its stump dies in the ground,
King James Version
Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;
New American Standard Bible
"Though its roots grow old in the ground And its stump dies in the dry soil,
New International Version
Its roots may grow old in the ground
and its stump die in the soil,
New King James Version
Though its root may grow old in the earth,
And its stump may die in the ground,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Though its roots grow old in the ground And its stump dies in the dry soil,
Revised Standard Version
Though its root grow old in the earth, and its stump die in the ground,
Young's Literal Translation
If its root becometh old in the earth, And its stem doth die in the dust,