KJV King James Version
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
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Job 40:21
He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
He lies under the lotus plants, hidden among the reeds of the marsh.
WEB World English Bible
He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.
ASV American Standard Version
He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Under shades he lieth down, In a secret place of reed and mire.
Surrounding context — Job 40
18 His bones [are as] strong pieces of brass; his bones [are] like bars of iron.
19 He [is] the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach [unto him].
20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
21 He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
22 The shady trees cover him [with] their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, [and] hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
24 He taketh it with his eyes: [his] nose pierceth through snares.
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Isaiah 19:6-7And they shall turn the rivers far away; [and] the brooks of defence shall be emptied and dried up: the reeds and flags shall wither.Isaiah 35:7And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, [shall be] grass with reeds and rushes.
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