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54 Agonized cries can be heard from Babylon,
    and sounds of great destruction
    from the land of the Chaldeans.
55 For the Lord is laying waste to Babylon
    and stilling her loud cries of anguish.
Massive waves of enemies will roar like mighty waters,
    and their clamor will be heard from afar.
56 A destroying force is moving against Babylon;
    her warriors are captured,
    and their bows are broken.
For the Lord is a God of retribution,
    and he never fails to repay in full.

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