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40 as when God overthrew S’dom,
‘Amora and their neighboring towns,” says Adonai.
“No one will settle there any more,
no human being will live there again.

41 “Look! A people is coming from the north;
a great nation and many kings
are being stirred up from the ends of the earth.
42 They are armed with bow and spear;
they are cruel, without compassion;
their sound is like the roaring sea,
as they ride forth on horses.
Their men take their battle positions
against you, daughter of Bavel.

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40 As I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah(A)
    along with their neighboring towns,”
declares the Lord,
“so no one will live there;
    no people will dwell in it.(B)

41 “Look! An army is coming from the north;(C)
    a great nation and many kings
    are being stirred(D) up from the ends of the earth.(E)
42 They are armed with bows(F) and spears;
    they are cruel(G) and without mercy.(H)
They sound like the roaring sea(I)
    as they ride on their horses;
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Babylon.(J)

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