GOD'S WORD® Translation
Even if they were fresh and not cut, they would wither quicker than grass.

American Standard Version
Whilst it is yet in its greenness, and not cut down, It withereth before any other herb.

Berean Study Bible
While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.

Douay-Rheims Bible
When it is yet in flower, and is not plucked up with the hand, it withereth before all herbs.

English Revised Version
Whilst it is yet in its greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

King James Bible
Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.

World English Bible
While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.

Young's Literal Translation
While it is in its budding -- uncropped, Even before any herb it withereth.

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