Context 6Let them be like grass upon the housetops,Which withers before it grows up; 7With which the reaper does not fill his hand, 8Nor do those who pass by say, Parallel Verses American Standard VersionLet them be as the grass upon the housetops, Which withereth before it groweth up; Douay-Rheims Bible Let them be as grass on the tops of houses: which withered before it be plucked up: Darby Bible Translation Let them be as the grass upon the house-tops, which withereth before it is plucked up, English Revised Version Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up: Webster's Bible Translation Let them be as the grass upon the house-tops, which withereth before it groweth up: World English Bible Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up; Young's Literal Translation They are as grass of the roofs, That before it was drawn out withereth, Library Voluntary SufferingI gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. T hat which often passes amongst men for resolution, and the proof of a noble, courageous spirit, is, in reality, the effect of a weak and little mind. At least, it is chiefly owing to the presence of certain circumstances, which have a greater influence upon the conduct, than any inherent principle. Thus may persons who appear to set death and danger at defiance in the hour … John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ Psalms Links Psalm 129:6 NIV • Psalm 129:6 NLT • Psalm 129:6 ESV • Psalm 129:6 NASB • Psalm 129:6 KJV • Psalm 129:6 Bible Apps • Psalm 129:6 Parallel • Bible Hub |