2. “Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel
3. and say to them, ‘This is what the Lord says: Look, I am against you. I will draw my sword from its sheath and cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked.
4. Because I will cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked, my sword will go out from its sheath against everyone from the south to the north.
5. Then everyone will know that I am the Lord, who drew my sword from its sheath – it will not be sheathed again!’
6. “And you, son of man, groan with an aching heart and bitterness; groan before their eyes.
7. When they ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you will reply, ‘Because of the report that has come. Every heart will melt with fear and every hand will be limp; everyone will faint and every knee will be wet with urine.’ Pay attention – it is coming and it will happen, declares the sovereign Lord.”
8. The word of the Lord came to me:
9. “Son of man, prophesy and say: ‘This is what the Lord says:“‘A sword, a sword is sharpened,and also polished.