Ezekiel 21:9-17

9Since I will cut off from you both the righteous and the wicked, therefore My sword will come out of its sheath against all flesh from the south to the north.

10All flesh will know that I, Adonai, have drawn My sword from its sheath; it will not return any more.

11As for you, son of man, groan, with breaking of your sides and with bitterness you will groan before their eyes.

12Now when they ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you will say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, every hand will be limp, every spirit will be faint, and all knees will turn to water. Behold, it is coming, and it will happen!’” It is a declaration of Adonai Elohim.

13The word of Adonai came to me saying,

14“Son of man, prophesy and say, thus says Adonai, and say: ‘A sword! A sword! Sharpened and also polished!

15Sharpened to slaughter ruthlessly! Polished so it will flash like lightning! Or should we rejoice? It is the rod, My son—despising every tree!

16It is given to be polished, to be seized. The sword is sharpened, polished, to be put into the hand of the slayer.

17Cry and wail, son of man! For it is against My people. It is against all the leaders of Israel. They are thrown over to the sword, along with My people. Therefore strike your thigh.