Ezekiel 17:8-10

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁸It had been planted
in a good field by abundant waters
in order to produce branches,
bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.

⁹You are to say: This is what the Lord God says:

Will it flourish?
Will he not tear out its roots^(A)
and strip off its fruit
so that it shrivels?
All its fresh leaves will wither!
Great strength and many people
will not be needed to pull it from its roots.
¹⁰Even though it is planted, will it flourish?
Won’t it completely wither
when the east wind strikes it?^(B)
It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.”