Say among the heathen, The Lord reigns; for He has established the world so that it shall not be moved; He shall judge the people in righteousness.

Draw near, you nations; and hearken, you princes; let the earth hear, and they that are in it; the world, and the people therein.

Hear the words of the Lord, you nations, and proclaim [them] to the islands afar off. Say, He that scattered Israel will also gather him, and keep him as one that feeds his flock.

Proclaim among the Gentiles, and cause the tidings to be heard, and suppress [them] not. Say, Babylon is taken, Bel is confounded; the fearless, the luxurious Merodach is delivered up.

For the king of Babylon shall stand on the old road, at the head of the two roads, to use divination, to make bright the arrow, and to inquire of the graven images, and to examine [the victims.] [

On his right was the divination against Jerusalem, to cast a mound, to open the mouth in shouting, to lift up the voice with crying, to cast a mound against her gates, to cast up a heap, and to build forts.

Know, you Gentiles, and be conquered; listen, even to the extremity of the earth; be conquered, after you strengthened yourselves; for even if you should again strengthen yourselves, you shall again be conquered.

And whatever counsel you shall take, the Lord shall bring it to nought; and whatever word you shall speak, it shall not stand among you; for God is with us.

Take up arms and spears, and draw close to battle;

and harness the horses. Mount, you horsemen, and stand ready in your helmets; advance the spears, and put on your breastplates.

Be prepared, prepare yourself, you, and all your multitude that is assembled with you, and you shall be to Me for a guard.