8. For inquire, I pray thee, of the former generation, and attend to the researches of their fathers;
9. For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, for our days upon earth are a shadow.
10. Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
11. Doth the papyrus shoot up without mire? doth the reed-grass grow without water?
12. Whilst it is yet in its greenness and not cut down, it withereth before any other grass.