2 Esdras 5:23

23 And I said, "O sovereign Lord, from every forest of the earth and from all its trees thou hast chosen one vine,

2 Esdras 5:23 In-Context

21 And after seven days the thoughts of my heart were very grievous to me again.

22 Then my soul recovered the spirit of understanding, and I began once more to speak words in the presence of the Most High.

23 And I said, "O sovereign Lord, from every forest of the earth and from all its trees thou hast chosen one vine,

24 and from all the lands of the world thou hast chosen for thyself one region, and from all the flowers of the world thou hast chosen for thyself one lily,

25 and from all the depths of the sea thou hast filled for thyself one river, and from all the cities that have been built thou hast consecrated Zion for thyself,