28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.

28 The earth produces by itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.

28 The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.

28 By itself the earth produces grain. First the plant grows, then the head, and then all the grain in the head.

28 The earth beareth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

28 The earth bears fruit of itself, first the blade, then an ear, then full corn in the ear.

28 The ground produces grain by itself. First the green blade appears, then the head, then the head full of grain.

28 The soil produces a crop by itself—first the blade, then the head, and then the ripe grain on the head.

28 The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head.

28 By itself the soil produces a crop: first the grass, then the head of grain, then the full grain in the head.

28 All by itself the soil produces grain. First the stalk comes up. Then the head appears. Finally, the full grain appears in the head.

28 “The soil produces crops by itself; first the blade, then the head, then the mature grain in the head.