Job 8:12 in the World English Bible
While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.
Context
11 Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
12 Whilst it is yet in his greenness, and not cut down, it withereth before any other herb.
13 So are the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite’s hope shall perish: