KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, I am against thee, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will burn her chariots in the smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions: and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Listen up — I'm coming for you, says the Lord of angel armies. I'm going to torch your war machines until there's nothing left but smoke, and my sword will take down your fiercest warriors. I'll cut off everything you've stolen from others, and no one will ever hear from your messengers again.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When God says 'it's over,' your power, your threats, and your voice all go silent.
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