24. The people of Damascus are weak and have fled in terror. They are in pain and misery like a woman in labour.
25. The famous city that used to be happy is completely deserted.
26. On that day her young men will be killed in the city streets, and all her soldiers destroyed.
27. I will set the walls of Damascus on fire and will burn down King Benhadad's palaces. I, the Lord Almighty, have spoken.”