⁵³ Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens^(A)
    and fortifies her lofty stronghold,
    I will send destroyers^(B) against her,”
declares the Lord.

⁵⁴ “The sound of a cry^(C) comes from Babylon,
    the sound of great destruction^(D)
    from the land of the Babylonians.^[a]
55 The Lord will destroy Babylon;
    he will silence^(E) her noisy din.
Waves^(F) of enemies will rage like great waters;
    the roar of their voices will resound.