Jeremiah 51:2-4

Common English Bible

² I will send mercenaries^[a] to Babylon
    who will sift her and clear out her land.
They will surround her
    on the day of disaster.
³ Let the archers draw their bows;
    let them prepare their armor.
Show no mercy to her young men;
    wipe out her entire company!
⁴ They will fall wounded in the land of Babylon,
    struck down in her streets.