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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.

World English Bible (WEB)

He grows up like a flower, and is cut down. He also flees like a shadow, and doesn’t continue.

King James Version (KJV)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He comes out like a flower, and is cut down: he goes in flight like a shade, and is never seen again.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que sale como una flor y es cortado; y huye como la sombra, y no permanece.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Un instante abre su corola como flor, y se marchita; como sombra de efímera nube, pronto se desvanece.

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