² He dug it up and cleared it of stones
    and planted it with the choicest vines.^(A)
He built a watchtower^(B) in it
    and cut out a winepress^(C) as well.
Then he looked for a crop of good grapes,
    but it yielded only bad fruit.^(D)

² You have planted^(A) them, and they have taken root;
    they grow and bear fruit.^(B)
You are always on their lips
    but far from their hearts.^(C)