Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He comes out like a flower, and is cut down: he goes in flight like a shade, and is never seen again.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down; and he fleeth as a shadow, and continueth not.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.

World English Bible (WEB)

He comes forth like a flower, and is cut down. He also flees like a shadow, and doesn't continue.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

As a flower he hath gone forth, and is cut off, And he fleeth as a shadow and standeth not.