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Job 8:18

16 He is a well-watered plant in the sunshine, spreading its shoots over the garden.

17 His roots wrap around the rock heap; he looks for a home among the stones.

If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’

19 Surely this is the joy of his way; yet others will spring from the dust.

20 Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
If he is uprooted from his place, it will disown him, saying, ‘I never saw you.’
KJV
If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him, saying, I have not seen thee.
WEB
If he is destroyed from his place, then it will deny him, saying, ‘I have not seen you.’
ASV
If he be destroyed from his place, Then it shall deny him, [saying], I have not seen thee.
DARBY
If he destroy him from his place, then it shall deny him: I have not seen thee!
BLB
If one destroys him from his place, then it will disown him: ‘I have not seen you.’
ÅB
Ryddes han bort fra sitt sted, så kjennes det ikke ved ham, men sier: Jeg har aldri sett deg.
OTB
Men hvis den rykkes opp fra sitt sted,
vil det stedet nekte det og si: ‘Jeg har aldri sett deg.’
B1930
Ryddes han bort fra sitt sted, så kjennes det ikke ved ham, men sier: Jeg har aldri sett dig.

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