1. the Lord’s word came to me, saying,
2. “Son of man, what is the vine tree more than any tree, the vine-branch which is amongst the trees of the forest?
3. Will wood be taken of it to make anything? Will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel on it?
4. Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire has devoured both its ends, and the middle of it is burnt. Is it profitable for any work?