9. Advance, O horses,and rage, O chariots!Let the warriors go out:men of Cush and Put who handle the shield, men of Lud, skilled in handling the bow.
10. That day is the day of the Lord God of hosts, a day of vengeance, to avenge himself on his foes. The sword shall devour and be satedand drink its fill of their blood.For the Lord God of hosts holds a sacrifice in the north country by the river Euphrates.
11. Go up to Gilead, and take balm,O virgin daughter of Egypt!In vain you have used many medicines; there is no healing for you.
12. The nations have heard of your shame,and the earth is full of your cry; for warrior has stumbled against warrior;they have both fallen together.”
13. The word that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to strike the land of Egypt:
14. “Declare in Egypt, and proclaim in Migdol;proclaim in Memphis and Tahpanhes;say, ‘Stand ready and be prepared,for the sword shall devour around you.’
15. Why are your mighty ones face down?They do not standbecause the Lord thrust them down.