20. In those days and at that time,says the Lord,the iniquity of Israel will be sought for,and there shall be none.And the sins of Judah,but they shall not be found;for I will pardon those whom I leave as a remnant.
21. Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it,and against the inhabitants of Pekod.Slay and utterly destroy them,says the Lord,and do according to all that I have commanded you.
22. A noise of battle is in the land,and great destruction.
23. How the hammer of the whole earthhas been cut asunder and broken!How Babylon has become a desolationamong the nations!
24. I have laid a snare for you,and you were also caught, O Babylon,and you were not aware.You have been found, and also caught,because you have striven against the Lord.