Jeremiah 51:10-12
EasyEnglish Bible
10 The people from Judah who are in Babylon say,
“The Lord has shown that we are his people.
Now we must go to Jerusalem.
We must tell people in Zion
about how the Lord our God has helped us.” ’
11 ‘Make your arrows sharp!
Prepare your weapons!
The Lord has caused Media's kings to prepare for war.
He will use them to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will punish the people of Babylonia
because they destroyed his temple.
12 Wave a flag and prepare to attack Babylon's city walls!
Bring plenty of guards to watch all around the city.
Put soldiers to catch anyone who tries to escape.
Yes, the Lord will now do everything that he has decided.
He will punish Babylon's people, as he said he would do.
Jeremiah 51:10-12
New International Version
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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