8. “People of Judah, get out of Babylon quickly!Leave the land of Babylonia!Be the first to depart!Be like the male goats that lead the herd.
9. For I will rouse into action and bring against Babylona host of mighty nations from the land of the north.They will set up their battle lines against her.They will come from the north and capture her.Their arrows will be like a skilled soldierwho does not return from the battle empty-handed.
10. Babylonia will be plundered.Those who plunder it will take all they want,”says the Lord.
11. “People of Babylonia, you plundered my people.That made you happy and glad.You frolic about like calves in a pasture.Your joyous sounds are like the neighs of a stallion.