18So I spoke to the people in the morning; and at even my wife died; and I did in the morning as I was commanded.
19The people said to me, Won`t you tell us what these things are to us, that you do so?
20Then I said to them, The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
21Speak to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pities; and your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind shall fall by the sword.
22You shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, nor eat the bread of men.
23Your tires shall be on your heads, and your shoes on your feet: you shall not mourn nor weep; but you shall pine away in your iniquities, and moan one toward another.
24Thus shall Ezekiel be to you a sign; according to all that he has done shall you do: when this comes, then shall you know that I am the Lord Yahweh.
