18. As for all the kings of the nations,all of them lie down in splendor,each in his own tomb.
19. But you have been thrown out of your gravelike a shoot that is thrown away.You lie among the slain,among those who have been slashed by the sword,among those headed for the stones of the pit,as if you were a mangled corpse.
20. You will not be buried with them,because you destroyed your landand killed your people.The offspring of the wickedwill never be mentioned again.
21. Prepare to execute his sonsfor the sins their ancestors have committed.They must not rise up and take possession of the earth,or fill the surface of the world with cities.”
22. “I will rise up against them,”says the Lord who commands armies.“I will blot out all remembrance of Babylon and destroy all her people,including the offspring she produces,”says the Lord.