12 Raise up a signal flag(A)
against the walls of Babylon;
fortify the watch post;
set the watchmen in place;
prepare the ambush.
For the Lord has both planned and accomplished
what He has threatened
against those who live in Babylon.
13 You who reside by many waters,(B)
rich in treasures,
your end has come,
your life thread is cut.

14 The Lord of Hosts has sworn by Himself:

I will fill you up with men as with locusts,
and they will sing the victory song over you.

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12 Lift up a banner(A) against the walls of Babylon!
    Reinforce the guard,
station the watchmen,(B)
    prepare an ambush!(C)
The Lord will carry out his purpose,(D)
    his decree against the people of Babylon.
13 You who live by many waters(E)
    and are rich in treasures,(F)
your end has come,
    the time for you to be destroyed.(G)
14 The Lord Almighty has sworn by himself:(H)
    I will surely fill you with troops, as with a swarm of locusts,(I)
    and they will shout(J) in triumph over you.

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