5In 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.
6In 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.
7So it was beautiful, being so tall and its branches so long, for its root was by great waters.
8No 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.
9I made it beautiful with its mass of branches: so that all the trees in the garden of God were full of envy of it.
10For this cause the Lord has said: Because he is tall, and has put his top among the clouds, and his heart is full of pride because he is so high,
11I have given him up into the hands of a strong one of the nations; he will certainly give him the reward of his sin, driving him out.
