And he took from the seed of the land and placed it in the ground for seed, so that it might take firm root above many waters; he placed it at the surface
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King James Version
He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. English Standard Version
Then he took of the seed of the land and planted it in fertile soil. He placed it beside abundant waters. He set it like a willow twig,New International Version
"'He took some of the seed of your land and put it in fertile soil. He planted it like a willow by abundant water,