Ezekiel 21:11-13

New Century Version

¹¹ The sword should be polished.
    It is meant to be held in the hand.
It is made sharp and polished,
    ready for the hand of a killer.
¹² Shout and yell, human,
    because the sword is meant for my people,
    for all the rulers of Israel.
They will be killed by the sword,
    along with my people.
    So beat your chest in sadness.