Ezekiel 21:11-13

Expanded Bible

¹¹ The sword ·should [^Lis appointed to] be polished.
    It is meant to be ·held [grasped] in the hand.
It is sharpened and polished,
    ready for the hand of a ·killer [slayer].
¹² Shout and ·yell [wail], ·human [^Tson of man; 2:1],
    because the sword is meant for my people,
    for all the ·rulers [princes] of Israel.
They ·will be killed by [^Lare thrown to] the sword,
    along with my people.
    So beat your chest [^Ca sign of grief or sadness].