Then perhaps it will bear fruit after this; but if not, you can cut it down and out.
and if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
and if it bear fruit thenceforth, well; but if not, thou shalt cut it down.
Maybe it will produce fruit next year; if not, then you can cut it down.’”
And, indeed, it should bear fruit. But if not, in the future, you shall cut it down.' "