Ezekiel 17:7-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁷ But there was another great eagle
with great wings and thick plumage.
And this vine bent its roots toward him!
It stretched out its branches to him
from its planting bed,^(A)
so that he might water it.
⁸ It had been planted
in a good field by abundant waters
in order to produce branches,
bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.

Will it flourish?
Will he not tear out its roots^(B)
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.