3 The enemy runs at the sound of your voice.When you stand up, the nations flee!
4 Just as caterpillars and locusts strip the fields and vines,so the fallen army of Assyria will be stripped!
5 Though the lord is very great and lives in heaven,he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.
6 In that day he will be your sure foundation,providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.The fear of the lord will be your treasure.
7 But now your brave warriors weep in public.Your ambassadors of peace cry in bitter disappointment.
8 Your roads are deserted;no one travels them anymore.The Assyrians have broken their peace treatyand care nothing for the promises they made before witnesses.They have no respect for anyone.
9 The land of Israel wilts in mourning.Lebanon withers with shame.The plain of Sharon is now a wilderness.Bashan and Carmel have been plundered.