Ezekiel 31:8

31:8 The cedars in the garden of God could not eclipse it,

nor could the fir trees ¹  match its boughs;

the plane trees were as nothing compared to its branches;

no tree in the garden of God could rival its beauty.

Ezekiel 31:2

31:2 “Son of man, say to Pharaoh king of Egypt and his hordes:

“‘Who are you like in your greatness?

Ezekiel 31:18

31:18 Which of the trees of Eden was like you in majesty and loftiness? You will be brought down with the trees of Eden to the lower parts of the earth; you will lie among the uncircumcised, with those killed by the sword! This is what will happen to Pharaoh and all his hordes, declares the sovereign Lord.’”

Ezekiel 32:2

32:2 “Son of man, sing a lament for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him:

“‘You were like a lion ²  among the nations,

but you are a monster in the seas;

you thrash about in your streams,

stir up the water with your feet,

and muddy your ³  streams.

[31:8]  ¹ tn Or “cypress trees” (cf. NASB, NLT); NIV “pine trees.”

[32:2]  ² tn The lion was a figure of royalty (Ezek 19:1-9).

[32:2]  ³ tc The Hebrew reads “their streams”; the LXX reads “your streams.”