8. So Jacob's people will be scattered among many nations. They will be like a lion among the animals in the forest. They'll be like a young lion among flocks of sheep. Lions attack and tear as they move along. No one can keep them from killing what they want.
9. Lord, your powerful hand will win the battle over your enemies. All of them will be destroyed.
10. "At that time I will destroy your war horses," announces the Lord. "I will smash your chariots.
11. I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all of your forts.
12. I will destroy your worship of evil powers. You will no longer be able to put a spell on anyone.
13. I will destroy the statues of your gods. I will take your sacred stones away from you. You will no longer bow down to the gods your hands have made.
14. I will pull down the poles you used to worship the goddess Asherah. And I will destroy your cities completely.
15. I will pay back the nations that have not obeyed me. My anger will burn against them."