27 Put all her young bulls to the sword;
let them go down to the slaughter.
Woe to them because their day has come,
the time of their punishment.(A)

The Humiliation of Babylon

28 There is a voice of fugitives and refugees
from the land of Babylon.
The voice announces in Zion the vengeance of the Lord our God,
the vengeance for his temple.(B)
29 Summon the archers to Babylon,
all who string the bow;
camp all around her; let none escape.
Repay her according to her deeds;(C)
just as she has done, do the same to her,
for she has acted arrogantly against the Lord,
against the Holy One of Israel.(D)

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, champagne
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $34.99
Save: $15.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
Retail: $27.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $11.00 (39%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, brown with lion
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, brown with lion
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.00 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Military Bible, Green LeatherTouch for Soldiers
CSB Military Bible, Green LeatherTouch for Soldiers
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Men's Daily Bible, Hardcover
CSB Men's Daily Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $25.99
Save: $14.00 (35%)