²³ Tell them therefore, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “I will lay this proverb to rest, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel.” ’ But say to them, ‘ ^(A)“The days are at hand, and the ^[a]fulfillment of every vision.

²⁵ For I am the Lord. I speak, and ^(A)the word which I speak will come to pass; it will no more be postponed; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will say the word and ^(B)perform it,” says the Lord God.’ ”