6. Sigh therefore, son of man, with a breaking heart, and sigh with bitterness before their eyes.
7. And it shall be when they say to you, ‘Why are you sighing?’ that you shall answer, ‘Because of the news; when it comes, every heart will melt, all hands will be feeble, every spirit will faint, and all knees will be weak as water. Behold, it is coming and shall be brought to pass,’ says the Lord God.”
8. Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
9. “Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ Say:‘A sword, a sword is sharpenedAnd also polished!
10. Sharpened to make a dreadful slaughter,Polished to flash like lightning!Should we then make mirth?It despises the scepter of My son,As it does all wood.