Bible in Basic English
"In this way it became taller than all the trees of the field; and its branches were increased and its arms became long because of the great waters."
— Ezekiel 31:5, Bible in Basic English
“Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches became long because of the multitude of waters, when he shot forth.”
“Therefore its stature was exalted above all the trees of the field; and its boughs were multiplied, and its branches became long by reason of many waters, when it shot [them] forth.”
“Therefore it grew taller than all the trees of the field; its boughs grew large and its branches grew long, because of the plentiful water in its shoots.”
“Therefore was his height exalted above all the trees of the country and his branches were multiplied, and his boughs were elevated because of many waters.”
Son of man, say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and to his people; Whom are you like in your great power?
See, a pine-tree with beautiful branches and thick growth, giving shade and very tall; and its top was among the clouds.
It got strength from the waters and the deep made it tall: its streams went round about its planted land and it sent out its waterways to all the trees of the field.
In this way it became taller than all the trees of the field; and its branches were increased and its arms became long because of the great waters.
In its branches all the birds of heaven came to rest, and under its arms all the beasts of the field gave birth to their young, and great nations were living in its shade.
So it was beautiful, being so tall and its branches so long, for its root was by great waters.
No cedars were equal to it in the garden of God; the fir-trees were not like its branches, and plane-trees were as nothing in comparison with its arms; no tree in the garden of God was so beautiful.