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40 As when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring cities, says the Lord, so no man shall dwell there; neither shall any son of man live there temporarily.(A)

41 Behold, a people is coming from the north; and a great nation and many kings are stirring from the uttermost parts of the earth.

42 They lay hold of bow, lance, and spear; they are cruel and have no mercy or compassion. They sound like the roaring of the sea; they ride upon horses, every man equipped like a man [ready] for the battle against you, O Daughter of Babylon!

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40 As I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah(A)
    along with their neighboring towns,”
declares the Lord,
“so no one will live there;
    no people will dwell in it.(B)

41 “Look! An army is coming from the north;(C)
    a great nation and many kings
    are being stirred(D) up from the ends of the earth.(E)
42 They are armed with bows(F) and spears;
    they are cruel(G) and without mercy.(H)
They sound like the roaring sea(I)
    as they ride on their horses;
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Babylon.(J)

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