16. And I will possess you in the sight of the Gentiles. And you shall know that I am the Lord."
17. And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
18. "Son of man, the house of Israel has become like dross to me. All these are brass, and tin, and iron, and lead in the midst of the furnace; they have become like the dross of silver.
19. Because of this, thus says the Lord God: Since you have all turned into dross, therefore, behold, I will gather you together in the midst of Jerusalem,