14 “You therefore, son of man, prophesy,
And (A)strike your hands together.
The third time let the sword do double damage.
It is the sword that slays,
The sword that slays the great men,
That enters their (B)private chambers.
15 I have set the point of the sword against all their gates,
That the heart may melt and many may stumble.
Ah! (C)It is made bright;
It is grasped for slaughter:

16 “Swords(D)[a] at the ready!
Thrust right!
Set your blade!
Thrust left—
Wherever your [b]edge is ordered!

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 21:16 Lit. Sharpen yourself! or Unite yourself!
  2. Ezekiel 21:16 Lit. face

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