19. The city of Babylonis glorious and powerful,the pride of the nation.But it will be like the citiesof Sodom and Gomorrahafter I, the Lord,destroyed them.
20. No one will live in Babylon.Even nomads won't camp nearby,and shepherds won't lettheir sheep rest there.
21. Only desert creatures,owls, and ostricheswill live in its ruins,and goats will leap about.
22. Hyenas and wolves will howlfrom Babylon's fortressesand beautiful palaces.Its time is almost up!