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34 Yet their redeemer is strong;
    the Lord of heavenly forces is his name.
He will surely defend their cause
    and give them rest in the land.
But he will unsettle the people of Babylon.

35 A sword against Babylon and its people,
    declares the Lord,
        along with its officials and sages.
36 A sword against its diviners
    so that they become fools.
A sword against its warriors
    so that they are terrified.

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34 Yet their Redeemer(A) is strong;
    the Lord Almighty(B) is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause(C)
    so that he may bring rest(D) to their land,
    but unrest to those who live in Babylon.

35 “A sword(E) against the Babylonians!”(F)
    declares the Lord
“against those who live in Babylon
    and against her officials and wise(G) men!
36 A sword against her false prophets!
    They will become fools.
A sword against her warriors!(H)
    They will be filled with terror.(I)

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