1Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth…
2“Son of man, write the name of the…
3Utter a parable to the rebellious house, and…
4Gather its pieces into it, even every good…
5Take the choice of the flock, and also…
6“‘Therefore the Lord GOD says: “Woe to the…
7“‘“For the blood she shed is in the…
8That it may cause wrath to come up…
9“‘Therefore the Lord GOD says: “Woe to the…
10Heap on the wood. Make the fire hot.…
11Then set it empty on its coals, that…
12She is weary with toil; yet her great…
13“‘“In your filthiness is lewdness. Because I have…
14“‘“I, the LORD, have spoken it. It will…
15Also the LORD’s word came to me, saying,
16“Son of man, behold, I will take away…
17Sigh, but not aloud. Make no mourning for…
18So I spoke to the people in the…
19The people asked me, “Won’t you tell us…
20Then I said to them, “The LORD’s word…
21‘Speak to the house of Israel, “The Lord…
22You will do as I have done. You…
23Your turbans will be on your heads, and…
24Thus Ezekiel will be a sign to you;…
25“You, son of man, shouldn’t it be in…
26that in that day he who escapes will…
27In that day your mouth will be opened…
