Ezek.17.14

That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

Ezek.17.14

to make sure that this kingdom stayed weak--didn't get any big ideas of itself--and kept the covenant with him so that it would have a future.

Ezek.17.14

so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to rise again, surviving only by keeping his treaty.

Ezek.17.14

that the kingdom might be brought low and not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.