Ezekiel 21:14-16

New Century Version

¹⁴ “So, human, prophesy
    and clap your hands.
Let the sword strike
    two or three times.
It is a sword meant for killing,
    a sword meant for much killing.
    This sword surrounds the people to be killed.
¹⁵ Their hearts will melt with fear,
    and many people will die.
I have placed the killing sword
    at all their city gates.
Oh! The sword is made to flash like lightning.
    It is held, ready for killing.
¹⁶ Sword, cut on the right side;
    then cut on the left side.
    Cut anywhere your blade is turned.