44. Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for the sake of my reputation and not according to your wicked conduct and corrupt deeds, O house of Israel, declares the sovereign Lord.’”
45. (21:1) The word of the Lord came to me:
46. “Son of man, turn toward the south, and speak out against the south. Prophesy against the open scrub land of the Negev,