14. I, the Lord, have spoken; it is coming and I will act. I will not relent, and I will not pity and I will not be sorry; according to your ways and according to your deeds I will judge you," declares the Lord God.'"
15. And the word of the Lord came to me saying,
16. "Son of man, behold, I am about to take from you the desire of your eyes with a blow; but you shall not mourn and you shall not weep, and your tears shall not come.
17. Groan silently; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban and put your shoes on your feet, and do not cover your mustache and do not eat the bread of men."
18. So I spoke to the people in the morning, and in the evening my wife died. And in the morning I did as I was commanded.
19. The people said to me, "Will you not tell us what these things that you are doing mean for us?"
20. Then I said to them, "The word of the Lord came to me saying,
21. 'Speak to the house of Israel, "Thus says the Lord God, 'Behold, I am about to profane My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes and the delight of your soul; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind will fall by the sword.
22. You will do as I have done; you will not cover your mustache and you will not eat the bread of men.