Ezekiel 21:28

Judgment on the Ammonites

²⁸ "And you, son of man, prophesy and say, 'Thus says the Lord God concerning the Ammonites and concerning their reproach,' and say: 'A sword, a sword is drawn, Polished for slaughter, For consuming, for flashing--

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 21:28

Commentary on Ezekiel 21:28-32

(Read Ezekiel 21:28-32)

The diviners of the Ammonites made false prophecies of victory. They would never recover their power, but in time would be wholly forgotten. Let us be thankful to be employed as instruments of mercy; let us use our understandings in doing good; and let us stand aloof from men who are only skilful to destroy.