8 Escape from Babylonia,my people.Get out of that country!Don't wait for anyone else.
9 In the north I am bringinggreat nations together.They will attack Babylonand capture it.The arrows they shootare like the best soldiers,always finding their target.
10 Babylonia will be conquered,and its enemies will carry offeverything they want.
11 People of Babylonia,you were gladto rob my people.You had a good time,making more noisethan horsesand jumping aroundlike calves threshing grain.
12 The city of Babylonwas like a mother to you.But it will be disgracedand become nothingbut a barren desert.
13 My anger will destroy Babylon,and no one will live there.Everyone who passes bywill be shocked to seewhat has happened.
14 Babylon has rebelled against me.Archers, take your places.Shoot all your arrows at Babylon.