- Genesis 3:18
- Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
- Job 31:40
- Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.
- Matthew 7:16
- Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?