17. The Lord says, “I am stirring up the Medes to attack Babylon. They care nothing for silver and are not tempted by gold.
18. With their bows and arrows they will kill the young men. They will show no mercy to babies and take no pity on children.
19. Babylonia is the most beautiful kingdom of all; it is the pride of its people. But I, the Lord, will overthrow Babylon as I did Sodom and Gomorrah!