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Ezekiel 21:23-32
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Ezekiel 21:23-32
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 But to them it will seem like a false divination; they have sworn solemn oaths, but he brings their guilt to remembrance, bringing about their capture.(A)
24 Therefore thus says the Lord God: Because you have brought your guilt to remembrance, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that in all your deeds your sins appear—because you have come to remembrance, you shall be taken in hand.[a]
25 As for you, vile, wicked prince of Israel,
you whose day has come,
the time of final punishment,(B)
26 thus says the Lord God:
Remove the turban, take off the crown;
things shall not remain as they are.
Exalt that which is low;
humble that which is high.(C)
27 A ruin, a ruin, a ruin—
I will make it!
(Such has never occurred.)
Until he comes whose right it is;
to him I will give it.(D)
28 As for you, mortal, prophesy, and say: Thus says the Lord God concerning the Ammonites and concerning their reproach; say:
A sword, a sword! Drawn for slaughter,
polished to consume,[b] to flash like lightning.(E)
29 Offering false visions for you,
divining lies for you,
they place you over the necks
of the vile, wicked ones—
those whose day has come,
the time of final punishment.(F)
30 Return it to its sheath!
In the place where you were created,
in the land of your origin,
I will judge you.(G)
31 I will pour out my indignation upon you;
with the fire of my wrath
I will blow upon you.
I will deliver you into brutish hands,
those skillful to destroy.(H)
32 You shall be fuel for the fire,
your blood shall enter the earth;
you shall be remembered no more,
for I the Lord have spoken.(I)
Ezekiel 21:23-32
New International Version
Ezekiel 21:23-32
New International Version
23 It will seem like a false omen to those who have sworn allegiance to him, but he will remind(A) them of their guilt(B) and take them captive.
24 “Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘Because you people have brought to mind your guilt by your open rebellion, revealing your sins in all that you do—because you have done this, you will be taken captive.
25 “‘You profane and wicked prince of Israel, whose day has come,(C) whose time of punishment has reached its climax,(D) 26 this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Take off the turban, remove the crown.(E) It will not be as it was: The lowly will be exalted and the exalted will be brought low.(F) 27 A ruin! A ruin! I will make it a ruin! The crown will not be restored until he to whom it rightfully belongs shall come;(G) to him I will give it.’(H)
28 “And you, son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says about the Ammonites(I) and their insults:
“‘A sword,(J) a sword,
drawn for the slaughter,
polished to consume
and to flash like lightning!
29 Despite false visions concerning you
and lying divinations(K) about you,
it will be laid on the necks
of the wicked who are to be slain,
whose day has come,
whose time of punishment has reached its climax.(L)
30 “‘Let the sword return to its sheath.(M)
In the place where you were created,
in the land of your ancestry,(N)
I will judge you.
31 I will pour out my wrath on you
and breathe(O) out my fiery anger(P) against you;
I will deliver you into the hands of brutal men,
men skilled in destruction.(Q)
32 You will be fuel for the fire,(R)
your blood will be shed in your land,
you will be remembered(S) no more;
for I the Lord have spoken.’”
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