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16 It will slash right and left,
    wherever the blade is pointed.
17 Then I will stop being angry,
and I will clap my hands
    in victory.
I, the Lord, have spoken.

The King of Babylonia and His Sword

18 The Lord said:

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16 Slash to the right, you sword,
    then to the left,
    wherever your blade is turned.
17 I too will strike my hands(A) together,
    and my wrath(B) will subside.
I the Lord have spoken.(C)

18 The word of the Lord came to me:

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