Holy Scripture
Job 8:17
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“His roots will be wrapped about the heap of rocks, and he will dwell among the stones. For what do we understand by the name of 'roots' save the hidden thoughts, which issue forth out of sight, but rise up in the display of works in open day? as it is also said by the Prophet concerning the seed of the Word, And the r…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17He lies down upon a gathering of stones, And shall live in the midst of flints.
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15If he should prop up his house, it shall not stand: And when he has taken hold of it, it shall not remain.
16For it is moist under the sun, And his branch shall come forth out of his dungheap.
— Job 8:17 —
18If God should destroy him, his place shall deny him. Hast thou not seen such things,
19That such is the overthrow of the ungodly? And out of the earth another shall grow.