29 So the (A)land quakes and writhes,
For the plans of the Lord against Babylon stand,
To make the land of Babylon
[a]A (B)desolation without inhabitants.
30 The (C)warriors of Babylon have ceased fighting,
They stay in the strongholds;
(D)Their strength is [b]exhausted,
They are becoming (E)like women;
Their homes are set on fire,
The (F)bars of her gates are broken.
31 One [c](G)courier runs to meet [d]another,
And one [e](H)messenger to meet [f]another,
To tell the king of Babylon
That his city has been captured from end to end;

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 51:29 Or An object of horror
  2. Jeremiah 51:30 Lit dried up
  3. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit runner
  4. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit runner
  5. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit announcer
  6. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit announcer

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