Job 8:17

His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 8:17

BSB
His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.
AKJV
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and sees the place of stones.
CPDV
His roots will crowd together over a heap of stones, and among the stones he will remain.
ERV
His roots are wrapped about the heap, he beholdeth the place of stones.
NHEB
His roots are wrapped around the rock pile. He sees the place of stones.
SMT
His roots were entwined upon a heap, he shall see a house of stones.

Commentary for Job 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 8:17
Summary
Moorings in hard places prove illusory security
Event
Metaphor of ineffective root system
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom