10 “But that day belongs to the Lord God All-Powerful.At that time he will give those people the punishment they deserve.The sword will kill until it is finished,until it satisfies its thirst for their blood.The Lord God All-Powerful will offer a sacrificein the land of the north, by the Euphrates River.
11 “Go up to Gilead and get some balm,people of Egypt!You have prepared many medicines,but they will not work;you will not be healed.
12 The nations have heard of your shame,and your cries fill all the earth.One warrior has run into another;both of them have fallen down together!”
13 This is the message the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon’s coming to attack Egypt:
14 “Announce this message in Egypt, and preach it in Migdol.Preach it also in the cities of Memphis and Tahpanhes:‘Get ready for war,because the battle is all around you.’
15 Egypt, why were your warriors killed?They could not stand because the Lord pushed them down.
16 They stumbled again and againand fell over each other.They said, ‘Get up. Let’s go backto our own people and our homeland.We must get away from our enemy’s sword!’