then, may thistles spring forth for me instead of grain, and thorns instead of barley. (This ended the words of Job.)
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, And cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
Let thistles grow instead of wheat and cockleburs instead of barley. The [controversial] words of Job [with his friends] are ended.
may briars grow instead of wheat, poisonous weeds instead of barley. Job’s words are complete.
Let thistles grow up to me instead of wheat, and thorns instead of barley.
