4 The chariots run wildly through the streets,they rush to and fro in the open areas;their appearance is like torches,they dash to and fro like lightning.
5 He remembers his officersas they stumble about on the road;they hurry on to the wallas the siege tower is set up.
6 The holding gates are opened wide,and the palace washes away.
7 It is decreed:She is uncovered and led away captive;her handmaidens shall lead her as with the voice of doves,beating their chests.
8 Nineveh is like a poolwhose waters run away.“Halt! Halt!” they cry,but no one turns back.
9 “Plunder the silver!Plunder the gold!There is no limit to the treasure,or to the wealth of every precious thing.”
10 She is desolate, empty, and waste!Hearts melt away, and knees shake;pain is in all the loins, and all their faces grow pale.