Ezekiel 12:21-28

YAHWEH spoke to me, saying, “Son of man, what do you understand of the proverb you say among yourselves in the land of Israel, ‘Time goes by, and these visions never happen’? Very well, tell them, ‘Lord YAHWEH says this: I will put an end to this proverb, and it will never be repeated in Israel again.’ Tell them instead: ‘The time has arrived for every vision to come true, for there will be no more false visions or deceptive prophecy among the people of Israel. I, YAHWEH, will speak the word, and what I say will come true without delay. For what I speak, I will accomplish in your own lifetime, you tribe of rebels. For I, Lord YAHWEH, have spoken!’ ” YAHWEH spoke to me again, saying, “Son of man, behold, the people of Israel are saying that your visions and prophecies are about the distant future, not today. They say, ‘He is prophesying of times in the distant future.’ So tell them, ‘Lord YAHWEH says to you: There will be no more delay. My words will be fulfilled now! What I have prophesied will be done. Lord YAHWEH has spoken!’ ”