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Babylon’s Complete Destruction

54 “Listen! Hear the cry of Babylon,
    the sound of great destruction from the land of the Babylonians.
55 For the Lord is destroying Babylon.
    He will silence her loud voice.
Waves of enemies pound against her;
    the noise of battle rings through the city.
56 Destroying armies come against Babylon.
    Her mighty men are captured,
    and their weapons break in their hands.
For the Lord is a God who gives just punishment;
    he always repays in full.

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54 “The sound of a cry(A) comes from Babylon,
    the sound of great destruction(B)
    from the land of the Babylonians.[a]
55 The Lord will destroy Babylon;
    he will silence(C) her noisy din.
Waves(D) of enemies will rage like great waters;
    the roar of their voices will resound.
56 A destroyer(E) will come against Babylon;
    her warriors will be captured,
    and their bows will be broken.(F)
For the Lord is a God of retribution;
    he will repay(G) in full.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 51:54 Or Chaldeans