1. The Lord proclaims:I’m stirring up a violent windagainst Babylonand those who live in Leb-qamai.
2. I will send mercenaries to Babylonwho will sift her and clear out her land.They will surround heron the day of disaster.
3. Let the archers draw their bows;let them prepare their armor.Show no mercy to her young men;wipe out her entire company!
4. They will fall woundedin the land of Babylon,struck down in her streets.
5. God, the Lord of heavenly forces,hasn’t abandoned Israel and Judah,even though they livein a land filled with guiltbefore the holy one of Israel.