28 Set apart the nations for battle against her—
the kings of Media,
her governors and all her officials,
and all the lands they rule.
29 The earth quakes(A) and trembles
because the Lord’s intentions against Babylon stand:
to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.
30 Babylon’s warriors have stopped fighting;
they sit in their strongholds.
Their might is exhausted;
they have become like women.(B)
Babylon’s homes have been set ablaze,
her gate bars are shattered.(C)

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28 Prepare the nations for battle against her—
    the kings of the Medes,(A)
their governors and all their officials,
    and all the countries they rule.(B)
29 The land trembles(C) and writhes,
    for the Lord’s purposes(D) against Babylon stand—
to lay waste(E) the land of Babylon
    so that no one will live there.(F)
30 Babylon’s warriors(G) have stopped fighting;
    they remain in their strongholds.
Their strength is exhausted;
    they have become weaklings.(H)
Her dwellings are set on fire;(I)
    the bars(J) of her gates are broken.

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