Ezekiel 21:5-7

New International Reader's Version

⁵ Then all people will know that I have pulled out my sword. I will not put it back. I am the Lord.” ’

⁶ “Groan, son of man! Groan in front of your people. Groan with a broken heart and bitter sorrow. ⁷ They will ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ Then you will say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. The hearts of all the people will melt away in fear. Their hands will not be able to help them. Their spirits will grow weak. And they will be so afraid they’ll wet themselves.’ The news is coming! You can be sure those things will happen,” announces the Lord and King.