Ezekiel 21:14-17

14So prophesy, son of man. Clap your hands! Let the sword strike again and again. It’s the sword for killing. It’s the sword for killing many people. It’s the sword that surrounds them.

15I have appointed my sword to slaughter people at all their gates so that their hearts will sink and many will die. Yes! It’s ready to flash like lightning. It’s polished to kill.

16Sword, cut to the right. Cut to the left or wherever your blade is turned.

17I will also clap my hands and rest from my fury. I, the Lord, have spoken.’ ”