15. Whoever is found will be thrust through,and whoever is caught will fall by the sword.
16. Their infants will be dashed in piecesbefore their eyes;their houses will be plunderedand their wives ravished.
17. Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them,who have no regard for silverand do not delight in gold.
18. Their bows will slaughter the young men;they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb;their eyes will not pity children.