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Jeremiah 51:11-13
GOD’S WORD Translation
Jeremiah 51:11-13
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Sharpen the arrows; fill the quivers.
The Lord will stir up the spirit of the kings of the Medes
because his plan is to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will avenge his temple.
12 Raise your battle flag in front of the walls of Babylon.
Strengthen the guards.
Station watchmen.
Prepare ambushes.
The Lord will carry out his plans
against the people who live in Babylon.
13 Babylon, you live beside many rivers and are rich with treasures,
but your end has come.
The thread of your life has been cut off.
Jeremiah 51:11-13
New International Version
Jeremiah 51:11-13
New International Version
11 “Sharpen the arrows,(A)
take up the shields!(B)
The Lord has stirred up the kings(C) of the Medes,(D)
because his purpose(E) is to destroy Babylon.
The Lord will take vengeance,(F)
vengeance for his temple.(G)
12 Lift up a banner(H) against the walls of Babylon!
Reinforce the guard,
station the watchmen,(I)
prepare an ambush!(J)
The Lord will carry out his purpose,(K)
his decree against the people of Babylon.
13 You who live by many waters(L)
and are rich in treasures,(M)
your end has come,
the time for you to be destroyed.(N)
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