¹⁰ “‘The Lord has vindicated^(A) us;
    come, let us tell in Zion
    what the Lord our God has done.’^(B)

¹¹ “Sharpen the arrows,^(C)
    take up the shields!^(D)
The Lord has stirred up the kings^(E) of the Medes,^(F)
    because his purpose^(G) is to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will take vengeance,^(H)
    vengeance for his temple.^(I)
12 Lift up a banner^(J) against the walls of Babylon!
    Reinforce the guard,
station the watchmen,^(K)
    prepare an ambush!^(L)
The Lord will carry out his purpose,^(M)
    his decree against the people of Babylon.