9 Rise up, you cavalry!Race furiously, you chariots!Let the warriors go out —Cush and Put, who are able to handle shields,and the Ludim, who are able to handle and string the bow.
10 That day belongs to the Lord, the God of Hosts,a day of vengeance to avenge Himselfagainst His adversaries.The sword will devour and be satisfied;it will drink its fill of their blood,because it will be a sacrifice to the Lord, the God of Hosts,in the northern land by the Euphrates River.
11 Go up to Gilead and get balm, Virgin Daughter Egypt!You have multiplied remedies in vain;there is no healing for you.
12 The nations have heard of your dishonor, and your outcry fills the earth,because warrior stumbles against warriorand together both of them have fallen.
13 This is the word the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to defeat the land of Egypt:
14 Announce it in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol! Proclaim it in Memphis and in Tahpanhes!Say: Take positions! Prepare yourself,for the sword devours all around you.
15 Why have your strong ones been swept away?Each has not stood,for the Lord has thrust him down.