Quotes about Power

As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you.

With a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will bring you out from the peoples and gather you from the lands to which you have been scattered.

Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.”

Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have taken My sword from its sheath, not to return it again.’

So that their hearts may melt and many may stumble, I have appointed at all their gates a sword for slaughter. Yes, it is ready to flash like lightning; it is drawn for slaughter.

See how every prince of Israel within you has used his power to shed blood.

Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain.

Tell the house of Israel that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I am about to desecrate My sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes, and the delight of your soul. And the sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.’

For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops.

He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes.

The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets. He will slaughter your people with the sword, and your mighty pillars will fall to the ground.

Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea.