11 (A)Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers!
The Lord has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes,
Because His plan is against Babylon to destroy it;
For it is the (B)vengeance of the Lord, vengeance for His temple.
12 (C)Lift up a signal flag against the walls of Babylon;
Post a strong guard,
Station [a]sentries,
Set up an ambush!
For the Lord has both (D)planned and performed
What He spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon.
13 You who (E)live by many waters,
Abundant in (F)treasures,
Your end has come,
The [b]measure of your [c](G)end.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 51:12 Or watchmen
  2. Jeremiah 51:13 Lit cubit
  3. Jeremiah 51:13 Lit being cut off

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