For the earth bears fruit readily: first the plant, then the ear, next the full grain in the ear
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King James Version
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.English Standard Version
The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.New International Version
All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.