“Son of man, prophesy the message that I, the Lord, give you:
“A sword, a sword of judgment
has been sharpened and polished,
sharpened for a great slaughter,
polished to flash like lightning!
Should we rejoice in the dynasty of my son, Judah? No!
The sword despises every such stick.
I handed over the sword for someone to polish
so he can use it,
sharp, shiny, and ready
for the hand of the executioner.
Shout and wail, son of man,
for the sword will come against my people,
and all the leaders of Israel.
They are thrown to the sword like the rest of my people.
So beat your breast in anguish,
for surely, I am testing my people.
What if the scepter of Judah,
despised by the sword, does not survive?
I, Lord YAHWEH, have spoken.
“So prophesy, son of man, and strike hand to hand in anger!
Let the sword strike twice, even three times.
For the sword is prepared for those to be slain,
a mighty sword to terrify,
with a great slaughter from every side!
This sword will make them stumble and fall,
and their hearts will melt with fear.
I have posted the threatening sword at every gate
to flash like lightning, polished for the slaughter.
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