Jeremiah 25:9-11

Contemporary English Version

⁹ and now I will let you be attacked by nations from the north, and especially by my servant, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia. You and other nearby nations will be destroyed and left in ruins forever. Everyone who sees what has happened will be shocked, but they will still make fun of you. ^10 (A) I will put an end to your parties and wedding celebrations; no one will grind grain or be here to light the lamps at night. ^11 (B) This country will be as empty as a desert, because I will make all of you the slaves of the king of Babylonia for 70 years.