10 ‘ “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “I will put an end to the hordes of Egyptby the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
11 He and his army – the most ruthless of nations –will be brought in to destroy the land.They will draw their swords against Egyptand fill the land with the slain.
12 I will dry up the waters of the Nileand sell the land to an evil nation;by the hand of foreignersI will lay waste the land and everything in it.I the Lord have spoken.
13 ‘ “This is what the Sovereign Lord says:‘ “I will destroy the idolsand put an end to the images in Memphis.No longer will there be a prince in Egypt,and I will spread fear throughout the land.
14 I will lay waste Upper Egypt,set fire to Zoanand inflict punishment on Thebes.
15 I will pour out my wrath on Pelusium,the stronghold of Egypt,and wipe out the hordes of Thebes.
16 I will set fire to Egypt;Pelusium will writhe in agony.Thebes will be taken by storm;Memphis will be in constant distress.