Ezekiel 17:7-9

Evangelical Heritage Version

⁷ But there was another great eagle with powerful wings and many plumes. Look at how this vine bent its roots toward him! From the bed where it had been planted, it stretched out its branches toward him, so that he could water it. ⁸ It had been planted in good soil beside plentiful water to grow branches, to bear fruit, and to become a magnificent vine.

⁹ Tell them this is what the Lord God says. Will it thrive? Won’t he pull up its roots and strip off its fruit so that it dries up? Won’t all its new growth dry up? No strong arm or mighty army will be needed to pluck it by its roots.