This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might.
Elam takes up a quiver, with chariots and horsemen, and Kir uncovers the shield.
For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for
He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.
Line up in formation around Babylon, all you who draw the bow! Shoot at her! Spare no arrows! For she has sinned against
Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her accordin