6. For I was angry with my chosen peopleand punished them by letting them fall into your hands.But you, Babylon, showed them no mercy.You oppressed even the elderly.
7. You said, ‘I will reign forever as queen of the world!’You did not reflect on your actionsor think about their consequences.
8. “Listen to this, you pleasure-loving kingdom,living at ease and feeling secure.You say, ‘I am the only one, and there is no other.I will never be a widow or lose my children.’