⁴² They are armed with bows^(A) and spears;
    they are cruel^(B) and without mercy.^(C)
They sound like the roaring sea^(D)
    as they ride on their horses;
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Babylon.^(E)
43 The king of Babylon has heard reports about them,
    and his hands hang limp.^(F)
Anguish has gripped him,
    pain like that of a woman in labor.^(G)
44 Like a lion coming up from Jordan’s thickets^(H)
    to a rich pastureland,
I will chase Babylon from its land in an instant.
    Who is the chosen^(I) one I will appoint for this?
Who is like me and who can challenge me?^(J)
    And what shepherd can stand against me?”