⁹ And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."

⁹ Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire."

⁹ The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire."