Ezekiel 21:15-17

New Century Version

¹⁵ Their hearts will melt with fear,
    and many people will die.
I have placed the killing sword
    at all their city gates.
Oh! The sword is made to flash like lightning.
    It is held, ready for killing.
¹⁶ Sword, cut on the right side;
    then cut on the left side.
    Cut anywhere your blade is turned.
¹⁷ I will also clap my hands
    and use up my anger.
I, the Lord, have spoken.”