1 The word of the Lord came to me:
2 ‘Son of man, prophesy and say: “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “Wail and say,‘Alas for that day!’
3 For the day is near,the day of the Lord is near –a day of clouds,a time of doom for the nations.
4 A sword will come against Egypt,and anguish will come upon Cush.When the slain fall in Egypt,her wealth will be carried awayand her foundations torn down.
5 Cush and Libya, Lydia and all Arabia, Kub and the people of the covenant land will fall by the sword along with Egypt.
6 ‘ “This is what the Lord says:‘ “The allies of Egypt will falland her proud strength will fail.From Migdol to Aswanthey will fall by the sword within her,declares the Sovereign Lord.