54. Listen to the cries for help from Babylon,signs of massive devastation in the land,declares the Lord.
55. The Lord is destroying Babylonand silencing her outcry,whose roar is like the crushing waves,a deafening crash.
56. He certainly comes against her;the destroyer comes against Babylon.Her warriors are captured;their bows are broken.The Lord is an exacting Godwho repays in full.
57. I’ll make her leaders and sages drunk,her governors, officials,and warriors as well.They will sleep forever, never to get up,declares the king,whose name isthe Lord of heavenly forces.