Jeremiah 50:35-37

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³⁵ The Lord says,
“Sword, kill the people living in Babylon.
    Sword, kill the king’s officials
    and the wise men of Babylon.
³⁶ Sword, kill the priests of Babylon.
    They will be like fools.
Sword, kill the soldiers of Babylon.
    They will be full of fear.
³⁷ Sword, kill the horses and chariots of Babylon.
    Sword, kill all the soldiers hired from other countries.
    They will be like frightened women.
Sword, destroy the treasures of Babylon.
    Those treasures will be taken away.