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11 The sword ·should [L is appointed to] be polished.
    It is meant to be ·held [grasped] in the hand.
It is sharpened and polished,
    ready for the hand of a ·killer [slayer].
12 Shout and ·yell [wail], ·human [T son of man; 2:1],
    because the sword is meant for my people,
    for all the ·rulers [princes] of Israel.
They ·will be killed by [L are thrown to] the sword,
    along with my people.
    So beat your chest [C a sign of grief or sadness].

13 “‘The test will come. ·And [L What if…?] the scepter [C symbolizing Judah; Gen. 49:10], who is hated by the sword [C representing the armies of Babylon], will not last, says the Lord God.’

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