Ezekiel 21:14-16

The Voice

¹⁴     As for you, son of man, prophesy;
        clap your hands loudly!
    Let the sword strike two, even three times!
        It is a sword honed and polished to massacre!
    This sword is ready for the great slaughter,
        coming after them on all sides.
¹⁵     Hearts will melt, and masses will fall
        because I have placed the tip of the blade at every city gate!
    Oh, this beautiful instrument flashes like lightning;
        it’s wrapped and ready for slaughter.
¹⁶     Now, My sword, thrust to the right—
        and slash to the left!
    Be ready to attack wherever the blade is turned.