Can the papyrus grow up without a marsh? can the reeds grow without water?

Behold, this is the joy of his way, and out of the earth shall others grow.

You have granted me life and favor, and your care has preserved my spirit.

The waters wear the stones: you wash away the things which grow out of the dust of the earth; and you destroy the hope of man.

With us are both the gray headed and very aged men, much older than your father.

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

Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open; they go forth, and return not unto them.