5. An officer gives a command.But his soldiers stumble,as they hasten to builda shelter to protect themselvesagainst rocks thrown downfrom the city wall.
6. The river gates fly open,and panic floods the palace.
7. Nineveh is disgraced.The queen is dragged off.Her servant women mourn;they sound like doves,and they beat their breastsin sorrow.
8. Nineveh is like a pondwith leaking water.Shouts of “Stop! Don't go!”can be heard everywhere.But everyone is leaving.
9. Enemy soldiers shout,“The city is full of treasureand all kinds of wealth.Steal her silver! Grab her gold!”
10. Nineveh is doomed! Destroyed!Her people tremble with fear;their faces turn pale.