23 shepherds and their flocks,farmers and their oxen,and governors and leaders.
24 But now, my people will watch,while I repay youfor what you did to Zion.
25 You destroyed the nationsand seem strong as a mountain,but I am your enemy.I might even grab youand roll you off a cliff.When I have finished,you'll only be a pileof scorched bricks.
26 Your stone blocks won't be reusedfor cornerstonesor foundations,and I promise that for everyou will be a desert.I, the Lord, have spoken.
27 Signal the nationsto get ready to attack.Raise a flag and blow a trumpet.Send for the armies of Ararat,Minni, and Ashkenaz.Choose a commander;let the cavalry attacklike a swarm of locusts.
28 Tell the kings and governors,the leaders and the peopleof the kingdoms of the Medesto prepare for war!
29 The earth twists and turnsin torment,because I have decidedto make Babylonia a desertwhere no one can live,and I won't change my mind.