Jeremiah 51:11-13

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¹¹ Sharpen the arrows!
    Get your shields!
The Lord has stirred up the kings of the Medes
    because he wants to destroy Babylon.
The army from Babylon destroyed his Temple in Jerusalem,
    so he will give them the punishment they deserve.
¹² Lift up a flag against the walls of Babylon.
    Bring more guards.
Put the watchmen in their places.
    Get ready for a secret attack.
The Lord will do what he has planned.
    He will do what he said he would do against the people of Babylon.
¹³ Babylon, you live near much water.
    You are rich with treasures, but your end as a nation has come.
    It is time for you to be destroyed.