Ezekiel 21:5
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Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have taken My sword from its sheath, not to return it again.’
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Return the sword to its sheath! In the place where you were created, in the land of your origin, I will judge you.
Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time.
The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly.
Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”
On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I have spoken about his family, from beginning to end.
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.