1. The Lord says, “Proclaim to my people the prophetic messages that I will give you,
2. and then have them written down, because they are true and will be fulfilled.
3. Do not be afraid of those who plot against you or be disturbed by their unbelief.
4. Every unbeliever will die because of his unbelief.”
5. The Lord says, “I am going to bring terrible disasters on the whole world — war and famine, death and destruction —
6. because wickedness has spread everywhere, and evil has reached its limit.”
40-41. Huge, powerful, angry storm clouds will arise and ruin the whole world and its people. A terrible storm of fire, hail, and flashing swords will come sweeping down on those who have power and authority. Every river will overflow into the fields, and the floods
43-44. This destruction will press on until it reaches Babylon and engulfs it in a raging storm of ruin. The dust and the smoke will form a great cloud reaching to the sky, and all the neighbouring cities will mourn for Babylon.
46-47. You, Asia, are to be pitied. You are doomed! You have enjoyed the splendour and glory of Babylon. You have imitated her and dressed up your daughters to look like prostitutes to please and gratify your lovers, who have always lusted for you.