33 Thus says the Lord of hosts,
“The sons of Israel are oppressed,
And the sons of Judah as well;
And (A)all who took them captive have held them fast,
They have refused to let them go.
34 “Their (B)Redeemer is strong, (C)the Lord of hosts is His name;
He will vigorously (D)plead their case
So that He may (E)bring rest to [a]the earth,
But turmoil to the inhabitants of Babylon.
35 “A (F)sword against the Chaldeans,” declares the Lord,
“And against the inhabitants of Babylon
And against her (G)officials and her (H)wise men!

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 50:34 Or their land