Ezekiel 21:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ It is sharpened to kill,
    polished to flash like lightning.
There can be no rejoicing,
    for my people have disregarded every warning and punishment.^[a]
11 The sword is being polished,
    to make it ready for use.
It is sharpened and polished,
    to be put in the hands of a killer.
¹² Howl in grief, mortal man;
    this sword is meant for my people
    and for all the leaders of Israel.
They are going to be killed
    with all the rest of my people.
Beat your breast in despair!