²⁸ Prepare the nations for battle against her—
    the kings of the Medes,^(A)
their governors and all their officials,
    and all the countries they rule.^(B)

⁵⁷ I will make her officials^(A) and wise^(B) men drunk,^(C)
    her governors, officers and warriors as well;
they will sleep^(D) forever and not awake,”
    declares the King,^(E) whose name is the Lord Almighty.