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13 Because it is a trial, and what if even the rod which despises shall be no more? says the Lord God.

14 You therefore, son of man, prophesy
    and clap your hands together.
And let the sword be doubled
    the third time,
the sword of the slain.
    It is the sword of the great one slain,
    which surrounds them.
15 That their hearts may faint,
    and many fall at all their gates,
    I have given the glittering sword.
Ah! It is made for striking like lightning;
    it is wrapped up for the slaughter.

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