Holy Scripture
Job 8:9
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“For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are but a shadow. And so the generation of old is set before us to be inquired of, that the period of the present life may be shewn to pass away like a shadow; in this way, that if we recall to mind the things that have been and are now over, w…”
Source: Septuagint
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9(For we are of yesterday, and know nothing; For our life upon the earth is a shadow):
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7Though then thy beginning should be small, Yet thy end should be unspeakably great.
8For ask of the former generation, And search diligently among the race of our fathers
— Job 8:9 —
10Shall not these teach thee, and report to thee, And bring out words from their heart?
11Does the rush flourish without water, Or shall the flag grow up without moisture?