11 The Lord says, “I will cause bad things to happen to the world. I will punish the evil people for their sin. I will make proud people lose their pride. I will stop the bragging of cruel people.
12 There will be only a few people left. They will be as rare as pure gold.
13 In my anger I will shake the sky, and the earth will be moved from its place.” That will happen on the day the Lord All-Powerful shows his anger.
14 Then the people from Babylon will run away like wounded deer or sheep that have no shepherd. Everyone will turn and run back to their own country and people.
15 Anyone caught by the enemy will be killed with a sword.
16 Everything in their houses will be stolen. Their wives will be raped, and their little children will be beaten to death while they watch.
17 The Lord says, “Look, I will cause the armies of Media to attack Babylon. Nothing will stop them, even if someone offers them gold and silver.