53. Though Babylon reaches as high as the heavensand makes her fortifications incredibly strong,I will still send enemies to plunder her.I, the lord, have spoken!
54. “Listen! Hear the cry of Babylon,the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians.
55. For the lord is destroying Babylon.He will silence her loud voice.Waves of enemies pound against her;the noise of battle rings through the city.