Ezekiel 24:20-27

New International Version

²⁰ So I said to them, “The word of the Lord came to me: ²¹ Say to the people of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am about to desecrate my sanctuary^(A)—the stronghold in which you take pride,^(B) the delight of your eyes,^(C) the object of your affection. The sons and daughters^(D) you left behind will fall by the sword.^{(E) 22} And you will do as I have done. You will not cover your mustache and beard^(F) or eat the customary food of mourners.^{(G) 23} You will keep your turbans^(H) on your heads and your sandals^(I) on your feet. You will not mourn^(J) or weep but will waste away^(K) because of^[a] your sins and groan among yourselves.^{(L) 24} Ezekiel^(M) will be a sign^(N) to you; you will do just as he has done. When this happens, you will know that I am the Sovereign Lord.’

²⁵ “And you, son of man, on the day I take away their stronghold, their joy and glory, the delight of their eyes,^(O) their heart’s desire,^(P) and their sons and daughters^(Q) as well— ²⁶ on that day a fugitive will come to tell you^(R) the news. ²⁷ At that time your mouth will be opened; you will speak with him and will no longer be silent.^(S) So you will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.^(T)”