But whenthey persistedin askingHim, He straightenedup, and saidto them, "He who is without sinamong you, let him [be the] firstto throwa stoneat her."
Thereis one who speaksrashlylike the thrustsof a sword,But the tongueof the wisebringshealing.
"Is not My wordlike fire?"declaresthe LORD,"and like a hammerwhich shattersa rock?
The officersanswered,"Neverhas a manspokenthe way thismanspeaks."
Straighteningup, Jesussaidto her, "Woman,whereare they? Did no onecondemnyou?"
AgainHe stooped downand wroteon the ground.
Let your speechalwaysbe with grace,[as though] seasonedwith salt,so that you will knowhowyou shouldrespondto eachperson.
In His righthandHe heldsevenstars,and out of His mouthcamea sharptwo-edgedsword;and His facewas likethe sunshiningin its strength.
From His mouthcomesa sharpsword,sothat with it He may strike downthe nations,and He will rulethem with a rodof iron;and He treadsthe winepressof the fiercewrathof God,the Almighty.
Thereforerepent;orelseI am comingto you quickly,and I will make waragainstthem with the swordof My mouth.
