Ezekiel 17:8

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⁸The seed had been planted in good soil near plenty of water. Then it could produce branches and bear fruit. It could become a beautiful vine.” ’

It had been planted on good soil by abundant waters, that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.

It had been planted in good soil by abundant water so that it would produce branches, bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’

It had been planted in a good field by abundant water in order to produce branches, bear fruit, and become a splendid vine.’

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.

It was planted in a good field by many waters to produce branches and to bear fruit to become a beautiful vine.” ’

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.

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