Ezekiel 17:22-24

Contemporary English Version

²² Someday, I, the Lord,
will cut a tender twig
    from the top of a cedar tree,
then plant it on the peak
    of Israel's tallest mountain,
²³ where it will grow
strong branches
    and produce large fruit.
All kinds of birds will find
    shelter under the tree,
and they will rest in the shade
    of its branches.
²⁴ Every tree in the forest
    will know that I, the Lord,
can bring down tall trees
    and help short ones grow.
I dry up green trees
    and make dry ones green.
I, the Lord, have spoken,
    and I will keep my word.