Ezekiel 15:3-5

Contemporary English Version

³ because the wood of a grapevine can't be used to make anything, not even a small peg to hang things on. ⁴ It can only be used as firewood. But after its ends are burnt and its middle is charred, it can't be used for anything. ⁵ The wood is useless before it is burned, and afterwards, it is completely worthless.