43. The king of Babylon has heardreports of themand is panic-stricken;distress overwhelms him,pain like that of a woman in labor.
44. Like a lion coming up fromthe jungle of the Jordanto a well-watered meadow,so I will suddenly chase down Babylonand single out its choicest of rams.Who is like me?Who can direct me?What shepherd can withstand me?
45. Therefore, listen to the counselthat the Lord has for Babylonand the plans he’s devisedagainst the land of Babylon:The little ones of the flockwill be dragged off,as their pasture watchesin utter disbelief.