40. As I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrahalong with their neighbouring towns,’declares the Lord,‘so no one will live there;no people will dwell in it.
41. ‘Look! An army is coming from the north;a great nation and many kingsare being stirred up from the ends of the earth.
42. They are armed with bows and spears;they are cruel and without mercy.They sound like the roaring seaas they ride on their horses;they come like men in battle formationto attack you, Daughter Babylon.