28. Dedicate nations for war against her:the king of the Medes,Its governors and all its officers,every land in its domain.
29. The earth quakes and writhes,the Lord’s plan against Babylon is carried out,Turning the land of Babyloninto a wasteland without inhabitants.
30. Babylon’s warriors have ceased to fight,they remain in their strongholds;Dried up is their strength,they have become women.Burned down are their homes,broken their gates.
31. One runner meets another,herald meets herald,Telling the king of Babylonthat his entire city has been taken.
32. The fords have been seized,marshes set on fire,warriors panic.