Job 12:8
What does Job 12:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 12:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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WEB
World English Bible · 2000Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Or to the things which go flat on the earth, and they will give you wisdom; and the fishes of the sea will give you news of it.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Or talk to the earth, and it sheweth thee, And fishes of the sea recount to thee:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Speak to the earth, and it shall answer thee: and the fishes of the sea shall tell.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
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