And it shall be that all those who look on you shall flee from you and shall say, Nineveh is laid waste; who shall grieve for her? From where shall I seek comforters for you?
So Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, says this: Behold, I am calling to account the king of Babylon and his land as I have called to account the king of Assyria.
We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed. Forsake her, and let us go, each man into his own country. For her judgment reaches to the heavens and is lifted up to the clouds.
What can I testify for you? To what will I compare you, O daughter of Jerusalem? To what shall I liken you that I may comfort you, O virgin daughter of Zion? For your breaking is great like the sea! Who can heal you?
standing from afar because of the fear of her torment, saying, Woe! Woe to the great city, Babylon, the strong city! For in one hour your judgment came.