I have commanded those I prepared for battle;
    I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath –
    those who rejoice in my triumph.

Listen, a noise on the mountains,
    like that of a great multitude!
Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms,
    like nations massing together!
The Lord Almighty is mustering
    an army for war.
They come from faraway lands,
    from the ends of the heavens –
the Lord and the weapons of his wrath –
    to destroy the whole country.

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