4 This tree had plenty of waterto help it grow tall,and nearby streams wateredthe other treesin the forest.
5 But this tree towered overthose other trees,and its branchesgrew long and thick.
6 Birds built nestsin its branches,and animals were bornbeneath it.People from all nationslived in the shadeof this strong tree.
7 It had beautiful,long branches,and its roots found waterdeep in the soil.
8 None of the cedar treesin my garden of Edenwere as beautifulas this tree;no tree of any kindhad such long branches.
9 I, the Lord, gave this treeits beauty,and I helped the branchesgrow strong.All other trees in Edenwanted to be just like it.
10 King of Egypt, now listen to what I, the Lord God, am saying about that tree:The tree grew so tall that it reached the sky and became very proud and arrogant.