8 So Jacob's people will be scattered among many nations. They will be like a lion among the animals in the forest. They'll be like a young lion among flocks of sheep. Lions attack and tear as they move along. No one can keep them from killing what they want.
9 Lord, your powerful hand will win the battle over your enemies. All of them will be destroyed.
10 "At that time I will destroy your war horses," announces the Lord. "I will smash your chariots.
11 I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all of your forts.
12 I will destroy your worship of evil powers. You will no longer be able to put a spell on anyone.
13 I will destroy the statues of your gods. I will take your sacred stones away from you. You will no longer bow down to the gods your hands have made.
14 I will pull down the poles you used to worship the goddess Asherah. And I will destroy your cities completely.