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51 We are confounded, because we have heard reproach; confusion hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of Jehovah’s house. 52 Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will execute judgment upon her graven images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan. 53 Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall destroyers come unto her, saith Jehovah.

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51 “We are disgraced,(A)
    for we have been insulted
    and shame covers our faces,
because foreigners have entered
    the holy places of the Lord’s house.”(B)

52 “But days are coming,” declares the Lord,
    “when I will punish her idols,(C)
and throughout her land
    the wounded will groan.(D)
53 Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens(E)
    and fortifies her lofty stronghold,
    I will send destroyers(F) against her,”
declares the Lord.

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