He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard: and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7And he said to the dresser of the vineyard: Behold, for these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree and I find none. Cut it down therefore. Why cumbereth it the ground? 8But he answering, said to him: Lord, let it alone this year also, until I dig about it and dung it. 9And if happily it bear fruit: but if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.