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10 “The people of Judah say, ‘The Lord has ·shown us to be right [brought about/forth our vindication].
    Come, let us ·tell [recount] in ·Jerusalem [L Zion; C the location of the Temple]
what the Lord our God has done.’

11 “Sharpen the arrows!
    ·Pick up your shields [or Fill the quivers]!
The Lord has stirred up the kings of the Medes,
    because he ·wants [L purposes] to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will punish them as they deserve
    for destroying his Temple.
12 Lift up a banner [C a battle standard] against the walls of Babylon!
    ·Bring more [L Strengthen the] guards.
Put the watchmen in their places,
    and ·get ready for a secret attack [prepare an ambush]!
The Lord will certainly do what he has planned
    and what he said he would do against the people of Babylon.

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10 “‘The Lord has vindicated(A) us;
    come, let us tell in Zion
    what the Lord our God has done.’(B)

11 “Sharpen the arrows,(C)
    take up the shields!(D)
The Lord has stirred up the kings(E) of the Medes,(F)
    because his purpose(G) is to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will take vengeance,(H)
    vengeance for his temple.(I)
12 Lift up a banner(J) against the walls of Babylon!
    Reinforce the guard,
station the watchmen,(K)
    prepare an ambush!(L)
The Lord will carry out his purpose,(M)
    his decree against the people of Babylon.

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