1And the word of the LORD came to…
2“Son of man, set your face against Jerusalem…
3and tell her that this is what the…
4Because I will cut off both the righteous…
5Then all flesh will know that I, the…
6But you, son of man, groan! Groan before…
7And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’…
8Again the word of the LORD came to…
9“Son of man, prophesy and tell them that…
10it is sharpened for the slaughter, polished to…
11The sword is appointed to be polished, to…
12Cry out and wail, O son of man,…
13Surely testing will come! And what if even…
14‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike…
15So that their hearts may melt and many…
16Slash to the right; set your blade to…
17I too will strike My hands together, and…
18Then the word of the LORD came to…
19“Now you, son of man, mark out two…
20Mark out one road for the sword to…
21For the king of Babylon stands at the…
22In his right hand appears the portent for…
23It will seem like a false omen to…
24Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says:…
25And you, O profane and wicked prince of…
26This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove…
27A ruin, a ruin, I will make it…
28Now prophesy, son of man, and declare that…
29while they offer false visions for you and…
30Return the sword to its sheath! In the…
31I will pour out My anger upon you;…
32You will be fuel for the fire. Your…
