Ezekiel 21:9

Ezekiel 21:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Lord says:

“ ‘A sword, a sword,

sharpened and polished—

9“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘This is what the Lord says:’ Say,

‘A sword, a sword sharpened

And also polished!

9“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’ Say,

‘A sword, a sword sharpened

And also polished!

9“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’ Say,

‘A sword, a sword [from Babylon] is sharpened

And also polished!

9“Son of man, prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord says:

‘A sword, a sword,

sharpened and polished —

9“Son of man, prophesy. Say, ‘The Lord says,

“ ‘ “A sword! A sword!

A sharp and shiny sword is coming from Babylon!