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10     But the ancients are not similarly bound, are they?
        Won’t they speak to and instruct you?
        Won’t they draw up words from deep within?

11     Can papyrus grow tall without a marsh?
        Can reeds flourish without water?
12     Even if they are hardy and unbroken,
        without water they will dry up before any other plant.

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10 Will they not instruct(A) you and tell you?
    Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?(B)
11 Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh?(C)
    Can reeds(D) thrive without water?
12 While still growing and uncut,
    they wither more quickly than grass.(E)

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