Ezekiel 21:16-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
16 I have given it over to the burnisher
that he might hold it in his hand,
A sword sharpened and burnished
to be put in the hands of an executioner.
17 Cry out and howl, son of man,
for it is destined for my people,
For all the princes of Israel,
victims of the sword with my people.
Therefore, slap your thigh,[a]
18 for it is tested, and why not?
Since you rejected my staff,
should it not happen?—
oracle of the Lord God.
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