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Jeremiah 51:53-55
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

53 Though Babylon should mount up to heaven,
    and though she should fortify her strong height,
from me destroyers would come upon her,
    says the Lord.

54 Listen!—a cry from Babylon!
    A great crashing from the land of the Chaldeans!
55 For the Lord is laying Babylon waste,
    and stilling her loud clamour.
Their waves roar like mighty waters,
    the sound of their clamour resounds;

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Jeremiah 51:53-55
New International Version

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.

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  1. Jeremiah 51:54 Or Chaldeans
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