11. The lord held out his hand over the seaand shook the kingdoms of the earth.He has spoken out against Phoenicia,ordering that her fortresses be destroyed.
12. He says, “Never again will you rejoice,O daughter of Sidon, for you have been crushed.Even if you flee to Cyprus,you will find no rest.”
13. Look at the land of Babylonia—the people of that land are gone!The Assyrians have handed Babylon overto the wild animals of the desert.They have built siege ramps against its walls,torn down its palaces,and turned it to a heap of rubble.