10 I will cause many peoples to be appalled at you,
    and their kings will shudder with horror because of you
    when I brandish my sword before them.
On the day of your downfall
    each of them will tremble
    every moment for his life.

11 ‘“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says:

‘“The sword of the king of Babylon
    will come against you.
12 I will cause your hordes to fall
    by the swords of mighty men –
    the most ruthless of all nations.
They will shatter the pride of Egypt,
    and all her hordes will be overthrown.

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