2 I was shown a harsh vision.The traitor betrays.The destroyer destroys.Go to war, Elam!Surround them, Media!I will put an end to all the groaning.
3 That is why my body is full of trembling.Pain grips me like the pain of childbirth.I’m disturbed by what I hear.I’m terrified by what I see.
4 I’m confused.I’m shaking with terror.The twilight hours I longed for make me tremble.
5 Set the table.Spread the rugs ⌊by the table⌋.Eat. Drink.Get up, you leaders!Prepare your shields for battle!
6 This is what the Lord says to me:Post a watchman.Have him report whatever he sees.
7 He will see chariots, pairs of horsemen,riders on donkeys, and riders on camels.Let him watch carefully, very carefully.
8 The watchman called,“Sir, I stand on the watchtower every day.Every night, I stand guard at my post.