The sword has begun in his cities, and it will consume his elect and devour their heads
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King James Version
And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.English Standard Version
The sword shall rage against their cities, consume the bars of their gates, and devour them because of their own counsels.New International Version
Swords will flash in their cities, will destroy the bars of their gates and put an end to their plans.