Ezekiel 21:16 - Compare All Versions

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Slash to the right, you sword, then to the left, wherever your blade is turned.

Cut sharply to the right; set yourself to the left, wherever your face is directed.

O sword, slash to the right, then slash to the left, wherever you will, wherever you want.

Slash to the right; turn to the left — wherever your blade is directed.

Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.

“Swords at the ready! Thrust right! Set your blade! Thrust left— Wherever your edge is ordered!

“So, prophesy, son of man! Clap your hands. Get their attention. Tell them that the sword’s coming down once, twice, three times. It’s a sword to kill, a sword for a massacre, A sword relentless, a sword inescapable— People collapsing right and left, going down like dominoes. I’ve stationed a murderous sword at every gate in the city, Flashing like lightning, brandished murderously. Cut to the right, thrust to the left, murderous, sharp-edged sword! Then I’ll clap my hands, a signal that my anger is spent. I, GOD, have spoken.” * * *

Prove yourself sharp, go to the right; set yourself; go to the left, wherever your edge is ordered.

Turn O sword and cut right or cut left, whichever way your thirst for blood and your edge direct you.

Cut sharply on the right! Swing to the left, wherever your edge is appointed to strike.