Add parallel Print Page Options

46 Do not become faint-hearted or fearful
    at various rumors that are heard in the land.
One year a certain rumor will spread,
    the next year another one,
with rumors of possible violence in the land
    and of conflicts between rulers.
47 But behold, the days are coming
    when I will punish the idols of Babylon;
her entire territory will be put to shame,
    and all her slain warriors
    will lie fallen within her borders.
48 The heavens and the earth
    and all that are in them
will shout for joy in regard to Babylon,
    for marauders will descend from the north
    and attack her, says the Lord.

Read full chapter