And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} when{G1722} he{G846} sowed{G4687}{(G5721)}, some{G3739}{G3303} seeds fell{G4098}{(G5627)} by{G3844} the way side{G3598}, and{G2532} the fowls{G4071} came{G2064}{(G5627)} and{G2532} devoured{G2719} them{G846} up{G2719}{(G5627)}:
Strong's King James
(4) As he sowed some on one hand fell beside the road and the birds came, eating them up.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
and in his sowing, some indeed fell by the way, and the fowls did come and devour them,
Young's Literal Translation