Ezekiel 21:10-12

International Children’s Bible

¹⁰It is made sharp for the killing.
It is polished to flash like lightning.

“‘You are not happy about this horrible punishment by the sword. But my son, Judah, you did not change when you were only beaten with a rod.

¹¹The sword should be polished.
    The sword is meant to be held in the hand.
It is made sharp and polished.
    It is made ready for the hand of the killer.
¹²Shout and yell, human being.
    This is because the sword is against my people.
    It is against all the rulers of Israel.
They will be killed by the sword,
    along with my people.
    So beat your chest in sadness.