52. So then, I say that the time is coming when I will deal with Babylon's idols, and the wounded will groan throughout the country.
53. Even if Babylon could climb to the sky and build a strong fortress there, I would still send people to destroy it. I, the Lord, have spoken.”
54. The Lord says,“Listen to the sound of crying in Babylon,of mourning for the destruction in the land.
55. I am destroying Babylonand putting it to silence.The armies rush in like roaring wavesand attack with noisy shouts.
56. They have come to destroy Babylon;its soldiers are captured,and their bows are broken.I am a God who punishes evil,and I will treat Babylon as it deserves.