²⁴ All the trees of the forest^(A) will know that I the Lord bring down^(B) the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.^(C)

“‘I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it.^(D)’”

¹² For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.^(A)