35. “The sword of destruction will strike the Babylonians,”says the lord.“It will strike the people of Babylon—her officials and wise men, too.
36. The sword will strike her wise counselors,and they will become fools.The sword will strike her mightiest warriors,and panic will seize them.
37. The sword will strike her horses and chariotsand her allies from other lands,and they will all become like women.The sword will strike her treasures,and they all will be plundered.
38. A drought will strike her water supply,causing it to dry up.And why? Because the whole land is filled with idols,and the people are madly in love with them.