Ezekiel 21:10-12

The Message

“‘My child, you’ve despised the scepter of Judah
    by worshiping every tree-idol.

¹¹ “‘The sword is made to glisten,
    to be held and brandished.
It’s sharpened and polished,
    ready to be brandished by the killer.’

¹² “Yell out and wail, son of man.
    The sword is against my people!
The princes of Israel
    and my people—abandoned to the sword!
Wring your hands!
    Tear out your hair!