5. Nineveh summons her picked troops,yet they stumble on their way.They dash to the city wall;the protective shield is put in place.
6. The river gates are thrown openand the palace collapses.
7. It is decreed that Ninevehbe exiled and carried away.Her female slaves moan like dovesand beat on their breasts.
8. Nineveh is like a poolwhose water is draining away.‘Stop! Stop!’ they cry,but no one turns back.