1 The Lord proclaims:I’m stirring up a violent windagainst Babylonand those who live in Leb-qamai.
2 I will send mercenaries to Babylonwho will sift her and clear out her land.They will surround heron the day of disaster.
3 Let the archers draw their bows;let them prepare their armor.Show no mercy to her young men;wipe out her entire company!
4 They will fall woundedin the land of Babylon,struck down in her streets.