43 Ever since your king heardabout this army,he has been weak with fear;he twists and turns in painlike a woman giving birth.
44 Babylonia, I will attack youlike a lion from the forest,attacking sheep in a meadowalong the Jordan.In a moment the flock runs,and the land is empty.Who will I choose to attack you?I will do it myself!No one can force me to fightor chase me away.
45 Listen to my plans for you,people of Babylonia.Your children will be dragged off,and your country destroyed.
46 The sounds of your destructionwill be heard among the nations,and the earth will shake.