10. This is the day of the Sovereign Lord Almighty:today he will take revenge;today he will punish his enemies.His sword will eat them until it is full,and drink their blood until it is satisfied.Today the Almighty sacrifices his victimsin the north, by the Euphrates.
11. People of Egypt, go to Gileadand look for medicine!All your medicine has proved useless;nothing can heal you.
12. Nations have heard of your shame;everyone has heard you cry.One soldier trips over another,and both of them fall to the ground.
13. When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia came to attack Egypt, the Lord spoke to me. He said,
14. “Proclaim it in the towns of Egypt,in Migdol, Memphis, and Tahpanhes:‘Get ready to defend yourselves;all you have will be destroyed in war!