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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?

World English Bible (WEB)

“Can the papyrus grow up without mire? Can the rushes grow without water?

King James Version (KJV)

Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¿Crece el junco sin lodo? ¿crece el prado sin agua?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

quienes se olvidan de Dios carecen de esperanza. Son como papiros sin pantano donde crecer, o como hierba sin agua que la mantenga viva: de pronto comienza a marchitarse, aun antes que la corten.

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