Ezekiel 20:44-46

New International Version

⁴⁴ You will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for my name’s sake^(A) and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, you people of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.^(B)’”

Prophecy Against the South

⁴⁵ The word of the Lord came to me: ⁴⁶ “Son of man, set your face toward^(C) the south; preach against the south and prophesy against^(D) the forest of the southland.^(E)