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10 It is made sharp for the killing.
    It is polished to flash like lightning.

“‘You are not happy about this horrible punishment by the sword. But my son Judah, you did not change when you were only beaten with a rod.

11 The sword should be polished.
    It is meant to be held in the hand.
It is made sharp and polished,
    ready for the hand of a killer.
12 Shout and yell, human,
    because the sword is meant for my people,
    for all the rulers of Israel.
They will be killed by the sword,
    along with my people.
    So beat your chest in sadness.

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