Isaiah 21:3-5

Easy-to-Read Version

³ I saw those terrible things, and now I am afraid.
    My fear makes my stomach hurt like the pain of giving birth.
What I hear frightens me.
    What I see makes me shake with fear.
⁴ I am worried and shaking with fear.
    My pleasant evening has become a nightmare.

⁵ People are rushing around shouting their orders:
    “Set the table!
    Post the guard!
    Get something to eat and drink!
Officers, get up!
    Polish your shields!”