Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up quicker than grass.
World English Bible (WEB)
While it is yet in its greenness, not cut down, it withers before any other reed.
Strong's King James
Whilst it is yet in his greenness{H3}, and not cut down{H6998}{(H8735)}, it withereth{H3001}{(H8799)} before{H6440} any other herb{H2682}.
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Young's Literal Translation
While it is in its budding—uncropped, Even before any herb it withereth.