53 Though Babylon (A)ascends to the heavens,
And though she fortifies [a]her lofty stronghold,
Destroyers will come from (B)Me to her,” declares the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 51:53 Lit the height of her strength

53 Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens(A)
    and fortifies her lofty stronghold,
    I will send destroyers(B) against her,”
declares the Lord.

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Though you (A)make your home high like the eagle,
Though you set your nest among the (B)stars,
From there I will bring you down,” declares the Lord.

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Though you soar like the eagle
    and make your nest(A) among the stars,
    from there I will bring you down,”(B)
declares the Lord.(C)

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