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21 Then the word of Yahweh came to me, saying, 22 “Son of man, what is this (A)proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, ‘The (B)days are long, and every (C)vision fails’? 23 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says Lord Yahweh, “I will make this proverb cease so that they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel.” But speak to them, “(D)The days draw near as well as the [a]fulfillment of every vision. 24 For there will no longer be any (E)worthless vision or flattering divination in the midst of the house of Israel. 25 For I, Yahweh, will speak, and whatever (F)word I speak will be done. It will no longer be delayed, for in (G)your days, O (H)rebellious house, I will speak the word and do it,” declares Lord Yahweh.’”

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  1. Ezekiel 12:23 Lit word

21 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 22 “Son of man, what is this proverb that you people have about the land of Israel, which says, (A)‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails’? 23 Tell them therefore, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “I will lay this proverb to rest, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel.” ’ But say to them, ‘ (B)“The days are at hand, and the [a]fulfillment of every vision. 24 For (C)no more shall there be any (D)false[b] vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. 25 For I am the Lord. I speak, and (E)the word which I speak will come to pass; it will no more be postponed; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will say the word and (F)perform it,” says the Lord God.’ ”

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  1. Ezekiel 12:23 Lit. word
  2. Ezekiel 12:24 Lit. vain