13. For there is a testing; and what if even the rod which despises will be no more?" declares the Lord God.
14. "You therefore, son of man, prophesy and clap your hands together; and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword for the slain. It is the sword for the great one slain, which surrounds them,
15. that their hearts may melt, and many fall at all their gates. I have given the glittering sword. Ah! It is made for striking like lightning, it is wrapped up in readiness for slaughter.
16. Show yourself sharp, go to the right; set yourself; go to the left, wherever your edge is appointed.
17. I will also clap My hands together, and I will appease My wrath; I, the Lord, have spoken."
18. The word of the Lord came to me saying,