18. They are worthless, a work to be mocked.At the time of their punishment they will be destroyed.
19. Jacob’s Portion is not like thesebecause He is the One who formed all things. Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; Yahweh of Hosts is His name.
20. You are My battle club,My weapons of war.With you I will smash nations;with you I will bring kingdoms to ruin.
21. With you I will smash the horse and its rider;with you I will smash the chariot and its rider.
22. With you I will smash man and woman; with you I will smash the old man and the youth;with you I will smash the young man and the young woman.
23. With you I will smash the shepherd and his flock;with you I will smash the farmer and his ox-team. With you I will smash governors and officials.
24. “I will repay Babylon and all the residents of Chaldea for all their evil they have done in Zion before your very eyes.” This is the Lord’s declaration.