34 Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

35 A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith the Lord, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.

36 A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall be dismayed.

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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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