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16 (11) The sword was given to be polished,
so that it could be wielded;
it was sharpened and polished
to be placed in the slaughterer’s hand.’

17 (12) “Shout and wail, human being, because it’s coming upon my people, upon all the leaders of Isra’el — they will be victims of the sword along with my people. Strike your thigh in remorse! 18 (13) For a test is coming, and what if he rejects the rod again then? He will cease to exist,” says Adonai Elohim.

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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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