40 Just as God demolished Sodom and Gomorrah
and their neighboring towns(A)
this is the Lord’s declaration—
so no one will live there;
no human being will even stay in it
as a temporary resident.(B)

The Conquest of Babylon

41 Look! A people comes from the north.
A great nation and many kings will be stirred up
from the remote regions of the earth.(C)
42 They grasp bow and javelin.
They are cruel and show no mercy.
Their voice roars like the sea,(D)
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Babylon.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends