32. The arrogant one will stumble and falland no one will help her up;I will kindle a fire in her townsthat will consume all who are around her.’
33. This is what the Lord Almighty says:‘The people of Israel are oppressed,and the people of Judah as well.All their captors hold them fast,refusing to let them go.
34. Yet their Redeemer is strong;the Lord Almighty is his name.He will vigorously defend their causeso that he may bring rest to their land,but unrest to those who live in Babylon.
35. ‘A sword against the Babylonians!’declares the Lord –‘against those who live in Babylonand against her officials and wise men!
36. A sword against her false prophets!They will become fools.A sword against her warriors!They will be filled with terror.
37. A sword against her horses and chariotsand all the foreigners in her ranks!They will become weaklings.A sword against her treasures!They will be plundered.