1. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying:
2. Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree? What is the branch among the trees of the forest?
3. Shall wood be taken from it to do a work? Will men take a peg from it to hang any vessel thereon?
4. Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire devours both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned. Is it meet for any work?