Ezekiel 21:7-9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁷ And when they ask you, ‘Why are you groaning?’ then say: Because of the news that is coming.^(A) Every heart will melt, and every hand will become weak. Every spirit will be discouraged, and every knee will turn to water. Yes, it is coming and it will happen.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.

⁸ The word of the Lord came to me: ⁹ “Son of man, prophesy: This is what the Lord says! You are to proclaim: