⁵³ Even if Babylon should ascend to the heavens^(A)
and fortify her tall fortresses,
destroyers will come against her from me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.

⁴ Though you seem to soar^[a] like an eagle^(A)
and make your nest among the stars,^(B)
even from there I will bring you down.
This is the Lord’s declaration.