⁹ Raise the war cry,^[a](A) you nations, and be shattered!^(B)
    Listen, all you distant lands.
Prepare^(C) for battle, and be shattered!
    Prepare for battle, and be shattered!

³ “Prepare your shields,^(A) both large and small,
    and march out for battle!

⁴ Harness the horses,
    mount the steeds!
Take your positions
    with helmets on!
Polish^(A) your spears,
    put on your armor!^(B)