20 Then I answered them, “The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 21 ‘Speak to the house of Israel, “Thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, (A)I will profane My sanctuary, [a]your arrogant boast, the desire of your eyes, the [b]delight of your soul; (B)and your sons and daughters whom you left behind shall fall by the sword. 22 And you shall do as I have done; (C)you shall not cover your [c]lips nor eat man’s bread of sorrow.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezekiel 24:21 Lit. the pride of your strength
  2. Ezekiel 24:21 Lit. compassion
  3. Ezekiel 24:22 Lit. moustache

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