6. And it grew and became a spreading vine of low stature;Its branches turned toward him,But its roots were under it.So it became a vine,Brought forth branches,And put forth shoots.
7. “But there was another great eagle with large wings and many feathers;And behold, this vine bent its roots toward him,And stretched its branches toward him,From the garden terrace where it had been planted,That he might water it.
8. It was planted in good soil by many waters,To bring forth branches, bear fruit,And become a majestic vine.” ’
9. “Say, ‘Thus says the Lord God:“Will it thrive?Will he not pull up its roots,Cut off its fruit,And leave it to wither?All of its spring leaves will wither,And no great power or many peopleWill be needed to pluck it up by its roots.
10. Behold, it is planted,Will it thrive?Will it not utterly wither when the east wind touches it?It will wither in the garden terrace where it grew.” ’ ”
11. Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying,