¹² Raise the standard against the walls of Babylon.
    Strengthen the watch.
Post sentinels and prepare ambushes,
    for the Lord has both planned and will carry out
    his threat against the inhabitants of Babylon.
¹³ You lands that lie on the shores of abundant waters
    and are rich in treasures,
your end has now come,
    the cessation of your power.
¹⁴ The Lord of hosts has sworn by himself,
    “I will fill you with enemies
as numerous as a swarm of locusts,
    and they will raise a shout of victory over you.”