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10 It is sharpened to kill people.
    It flashes like lightning.” ’ ”

The people say, “Should we take delight in the scepter of the Lord’s royal son? The sword looks down on every scepter like this.” 11 The Lord says,

“I have told Nebuchadnezzar to shine his sword.
    It is in his hand.
It has been sharpened and shined.
    It is ready for the killer’s hand.
12 Son of man, cry out and weep.
    The sword is against my people.
    It is against all the princes of Israel.
It will kill them
    along with the rest of my people.
    So beat your chest in sorrow.

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