1. The word of the Lord came to me:
2. ‘Son of man, prophesy and say: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “Wail and say,‘Alas for that day!’
3. For the day is near,the day of the Lord is near –a day of clouds,a time of doom for the nations.
4. A sword will come against Egypt,and anguish will come upon Cush.When the slain fall in Egypt,her wealth will be carried awayand her foundations torn down.