6 whose strong army will defeatthe nation of Assyria.Yes, our leaders will rescue us,if those Assyriansdare to invade our land.
7 A few of Jacob's descendantssurvived and are scatteredamong the nations.But the Lord will let themcover the earth like dew and rainthat refreshes the soil.
8 At present they are scattered,but later they will attack,as though they were fierce lionspouncing on sheep.Their enemies will be tornto shreds,with no one to save them;
9 they will be helpless,completely destroyed.
10 The Lord said:At that time I will wipe outyour cavalry and chariots,
11 as well as your citiesand your fortresses.
12 I will stop youfrom telling fortunesand practising witchcraft.