11. Set the empty pot on its coalsso that it becomes hot and its copper glows.Then its impurity will melt inside it;its rust will be consumed.
12. It has frustrated every effort; its thick rust will not come off.Into the fire with its rust!
13. Because of the indecency of your uncleanness —since I tried to purify you,but you would not be purified from your uncleanness —you will not be pure againuntil I have satisfied My wrath on you.
14. I, Yahweh, have spoken.It is coming, and I will do it! I will not refrain, I will not show pity,and I will not relent.I will judge youaccording to your ways and deeds. This is the declaration of the Lord God.
15. Then the word of the Lord came to me:
16. “Son of man, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you with a fatal blow. But you must not lament or weep or let your tears flow.
17. Groan quietly; do not observe mourning rites for the dead. Put on your turban and strap your sandals on your feet; do not cover your mustache or eat the bread of mourners.”
18. I spoke to the people in the morning, and my wife died in the evening. The next morning I did just as I was commanded.