Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.

American Standard Version (ASV)

If I have said to corruption, Thou art my father; To the worm, `Thou art' my mother, and my sister;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If I say to the earth, You are my father; and to the worm, My mother and my sister;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I cry to the grave, Thou art my father! to the worm, My mother, and my sister!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

I have said to corruption, Thou art my father: to the worm, Thou art my mother, and my sister.

World English Bible (WEB)

If I have said to corruption, 'You are my father;' To the worm, 'My mother,' and 'my sister;'

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

To corruption I have called: -- `Thou `art' my father.' `My mother' and `my sister' -- to the worm.