Ezekiel 21:15-17

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁵ that their hearts may melt, and many fall at all their gates. I have given the glittering sword; ah! it is made like lightning, it is polished^[a] for slaughter. ¹⁶ Cut sharply to right^[b] and left where your edge is directed. ¹⁷ I also will clap my hands, and I will satisfy my fury; I the Lord have spoken.”