“Look, an army is coming
    from the land of the north;^(A)
a great nation is being stirred up
    from the ends of the earth.^(B)

²³ They are armed with bow and spear;
    they are cruel and show no mercy.^(A)
They sound like the roaring sea^(B)
    as they ride on their horses;^(C)
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Zion.^(D)”

²⁰ “You are my war club,^(A)
    my weapon for battle—
with you I shatter^(B) nations,^(C)
    with you I destroy kingdoms,

²¹ with you I shatter horse and rider,^(A)
    with you I shatter chariot^(B) and driver,

⁸ I am about to pour out my wrath^(A) on you
    and spend my anger against you.
I will judge you according to your conduct
    and repay you for all your detestable practices.^(B)