Add parallel Print Page Options

21 ‘Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord God says: “Look! I’m about to profane my sanctuary, the source of your proud strength, the desire of your eyes, and the object of your affection. Your sons and daughters, whom you’ve left behind, will die by the sword. 22 That’s why you will soon be doing what I’ve just done. You are not to cover your mouth[a] or eat what your comforters bring to you.[b] 23 Your turbans will be on your heads and your sandals will be on your feet. You won’t mourn or weep. Instead, you’ll waste away in your sins. Every one of you will groan to his relative.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 24:22 Lit. moustache
  2. Ezekiel 24:22 Lit. eat the food of men