1. What sorrow awaits you Assyrians, who have destroyed othersbut have never been destroyed yourselves.You betray others,but you have never been betrayed.When you are done destroying,you will be destroyed.When you are done betraying,you will be betrayed.
2. But lord, be merciful to us,for we have waited for you.Be our strong arm each dayand our salvation in times of trouble.
3. The enemy runs at the sound of your voice.When you stand up, the nations flee!
4. Just as caterpillars and locusts strip the fields and vines,so the fallen army of Assyria will be stripped!
5. Though the lord is very great and lives in heaven,he will make Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness.
6. In that day he will be your sure foundation,providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.The fear of the lord will be your treasure.
7. But now your brave warriors weep in public.Your ambassadors of peace cry in bitter disappointment.
8. Your roads are deserted;no one travels them anymore.The Assyrians have broken their peace treatyand care nothing for the promises they made before witnesses.They have no respect for anyone.