9. I will bring against Babylonmany nations from the north.This group of nations will take their places for war against Babylon.Babylon will be captured by people from the north.Their arrows are like trained soldierswho do not return from war with empty hands.
10. The enemy will take all the wealth from the Babylonians.Those enemy soldiers will get all they want!” says the Lord.
11. “Babylon, you are excited and happy.You took my land.You dance around like a young cow in the grain.Your laughter is like the neighing of male horses.
12. Your mother will be very ashamed.The woman who gave you birth will be disgraced.Babylonia will be the least important of all the nations.She will be an empty, dry desert.
13. The Lord will show his anger.No people will live there.Babylon will be completely empty.Everyone who passes by Babylon will be afraid.They will shake their heads when they see how it has been destroyed.
14. “Take your positions for war against Babylon,all you soldiers with bows.Shoot your arrows at Babylon! Do not save any of them.This is because Babylon has sinned against the Lord.