44. “And now watch this: Like a lion coming upfrom the thick jungle of the Jordan,Looking for prey in the mountain pastures,I’ll take over and pounce.I’ll take my pick of the flock—and who’s to stop me?All the so-called shepherds are helpless before me.”
45-46. So, listen to this plan that God has worked out against Babylon, the blueprint of what he’s prepared for dealing with Chaldea:Believe it or not, the young,the vulnerable—mere lambs and kids—will be dragged off.Believe it or not, the flockin shock, helpless to help, watches it happen.When the shout goes up, “Babylon’s down!”the very earth will shudder at the sound.The news will be heard all over the world.