Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire hath devoured both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned: is it profitable for any work?

See, it is put into the fire for burning: the fire has made a meal of its two ends and the middle part of it is burned; is it good for any work?

Ιδου, ριπτεται εις το πυρ δια να καταναλωθη· το πυρ κατατρωγει και τα δυο ακρα αυτου και το μεσον αυτου κατακαιεται. θελει εισθαι χρησιμον εις εργασιαν;

Behold, it is cast into the fire for fuel; the fire devoureth both the ends of it, and the midst of it is burned. Is it meet for any work?