International Standard Version The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree not producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into a fire."
American Standard Version And even now the axe also lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Young's Literal Translation and already also the axe unto the root of the trees is laid, every tree, therefore, not making good fruit is cut down, and to fire it is cast.'