Ezekiel 21:11-13

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

¹¹ The sword^[a] is given to be polished,
    to be grasped in the hand;
it is sharpened, the sword is polished,
    to be placed in the slayer’s hand.
¹² Cry and wail, O mortal,
    for it is against my people;
it is against all Israel’s princes;
    they are thrown to the sword,
    together with my people.
    Ah! Strike the thigh!