28. Tell the kings and governors,the leaders and the peopleof the kingdoms of the Medesto prepare for war!
29. The earth twists and turnsin torment,because I have decidedto make Babylonia a desertwhere no one can live,and I won't change my mind.
30. The Babylonian soldiershave lost their strengthand courage.They stay in their fortresses,unable to fight,while the enemy breaks throughthe city gates,then sets their homes on fire.
31. One messenger after anotherannounces to the king,“Babylon has been captured!
32. The enemy now controlsthe river crossings!The marshes are on fire!Your army has panicked!”
33. I am the Lord All-Powerful,the God of Israel,and I make this promise—“Soon Babylon will be levelledand packed downlike a threshing placeat harvest time.”