54 “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, the sound of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans! 55 For the LORD will destroy Babylon; He will silence her mighty voice. The waves will roar like great waters; the tumult of their voices will resound. 56 For a destroyer is coming against her— against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.
Jeremiah 51:54–56
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