¹¹ But the plans of the Lord stand firm^(A) forever,
    the purposes^(B) of his heart through all generations.

“Surely, as I have planned,^(B) so it will be,
    and as I have purposed, so it will happen.^(C)

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,^(A)
    take up the shields!^(B)
The Lord has stirred up the kings^(C) of the Medes,^(D)
    because his purpose^(E) is to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will take vengeance,^(F)
    vengeance for his temple.^(G)