2 From high on a barren hillgive a signal, shout the orders,and point the wayto enter the gatesof Babylon's proud rulers.
3 The Lord has commandedhis very best warriorsand his proud heroesto show how angry he is.
4 Listen to the noisy crowdson the mountains!Kingdoms and nationsare joining forces.The Lord All-Powerfulis bringing togetheran army for battle.
5 From a distant landthe Lord is comingfierce and furious—he brings his weaponsto destroy the whole earth.
6 Cry and weep!The day is comingwhen the mighty Lordwill bring destruction.*
7 All people will be terrified.Hands will grow limp;courage will melt away.
8 Everyone will tremble with painlike a woman giving birth;they will stare at each otherwith horror on their faces.