It was planted in a good soil by many waters, that it might produce branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a good vine.”’
Parallel translations
- KJV It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine.
- BSB It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’
- NKJV It was planted in good soil by many waters, To bring forth branches, bear fruit, And become a majestic vine.” ’
- NASB It was planted in good soil beside abundant waters, so that it would produce branches and bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.” ’
- NLT even though it was already planted in good soil and had plenty of water so it could grow into a splendid vine and produce rich leaves and luscious fruit.
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- Ezek 17:5–6“‘“He also took some of the seed of the land, and planted it in fruitful soil. He placed it beside many waters. He set it as a willow tree.
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