³ The seas^(A) have lifted up, Lord,
    the seas have lifted up their voice;^(B)
    the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.^(C)

⁴² They are armed with bows^(A) and spears;
    they are cruel^(B) and without mercy.^(C)
They sound like the roaring sea^(D)
    as they ride on their horses;
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Babylon.^(E)