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An Oracle Concerning Babylon

13 The [a](A)oracle concerning (B)Babylon which (C)Isaiah the son of Amoz beheld.

(D)Lift up a standard on the [b](E)bare hill,
Heighten your voice at them,
(F)Wave the hand that they may (G)enter the doors of the nobles.
I have commanded My set apart ones,
I have even called My (H)mighty warriors,
My [c]proudly exulting ones,
To execute My anger.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 13:1 Or burden of
  2. Isaiah 13:2 Or wind-swept mountain
  3. Isaiah 13:3 Lit lofty pride, cf. 13:11

A Prophecy Against Babylon

13 A prophecy(A) against Babylon(B) that Isaiah son of Amoz(C) saw:(D)

Raise a banner(E) on a bare hilltop,
    shout to them;
beckon to them
    to enter the gates(F) of the nobles.
I have commanded those I prepared for battle;
    I have summoned my warriors(G) to carry out my wrath(H)
    those who rejoice(I) in my triumph.

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