Ezekiel

²⁰The inhabited towns will be left in ruins and the land will be devastated. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’” ²¹The word of the Lord came to me: ²²“Son of man, what is this proverb you have in the land of Israel, ‘The days pass slowly, and every vision fails’? ²³Therefore tell them, ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says: I hereby end this proverb; they will not recite it in Israel any longer.’ But say to them, ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled. ²⁴For there will no longer be any false visions or flattering omens amidst the house of Israel. ²⁵For I, the Lord, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the sovereign Lord.’” ²⁶The word of the Lord came to me: