13. because it shall be a trial. What shall be if it does not despise the rod? said the Lord GOD.
14. Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy and smite thine hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain; this is the sword of great slaughter that shall pierce them.
15. I have set the fear of the sword in all their gates, that their heart may faint and their ruins be multiplied; ah! it is made so that it might shine; it is prepared for the slaughter.
16. Go one way or other, either on the right hand or on the left, wherever thy face is set.
17. I will also smite my hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest; I the Lord have spoken.
18. The word of the Lord came unto me again, saying,