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(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)

Job 8:9 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીઅયૂબ ૮:૯
આપણે તો આજકાલના છીએ અને કંઈ જ જાણતા નથી. પૃથ્વી પરનું આપણું જીવન પડછાયા જેવું છે.
हिन्दीअय्यूब ८:९
क्योंकि हम तो कल ही के हैं, और कुछ नहीं जानते; और पृथ्वी पर हमारे दिन छाया के समान बीतते जाते हैं।

In context

7Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase.

8“Please inquire of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers.

9(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days on earth are a shadow.)

10Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?

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

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