Isaiah 21:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ They ·set [prepared] the table;
    they ·spread the rugs [or post a watchman];
    they eat and drink.
Leaders, ·stand up [arise].
    ·Prepare the shields for battle [^LAnoint/oil the shield; ^Cpreparation for battle]!

⁶ The Lord said to me,
“Go, place a ·lookout [guard; watchman] for the city
    and have him report what he sees.
⁷ ·If [or When] he sees chariots and teams of horses,
    riders on donkeys, or riders on camels,
he should ·pay very close attention [^Lbe alert, very alert].”