Ezekiel 21:13

God’s Sword of Judgment

12Cry out and wail, O son of man, for the sword is wielded against My people; it is against all the princes of Israel! They are tossed to the sword with My people; therefore strike your thigh. 13Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD. 14‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike your hands together. Let the sword strike two times, even three. It is a sword that slays, a sword of great slaughter closing in on every side!

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Berean Standard Bible
Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.
American Standard Version (1901)
For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English
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Douay-Rheims 1899
Because it is tried: and that when it shall overthrow the sceptre, and it shall not be, saith the Lord God.
Free Bible Version
They will be tested. What if the scepter that despises others doesn't continue? declares the Lord God.
King James (Authorized) Version
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.
Translation for Translators
I am about to test my people, and the kings [MTY] of Judah will not escape being punished. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For there is a trial, but what if the scepter does not last?—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.
Noah Webster Bible
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemneth even the rod? it shall be no more , saith the Lord GOD.
World English Bible
“For there is a trial. What if even the rod that condemns will be no more?” says the Lord Yahweh.
Young's Literal Translation
Because [it is] a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.