"Lineup the shieldand buckler,And drawnearfor the battle!
They setthe table,they spreadout the cloth,they eat,they drink;"Riseup, captains,oilthe shields,"
"Declarein Egyptand proclaimin Migdol,Proclaimalso in Memphisand Tahpanhes;Say,'Takeyour standand getyourself ready,For the swordhas devouredthose aroundyou.'
Proclaimthisamong the nations:Preparea war;rousethe mightymen!Let allthe soldiersdrawnear,let them comeup!
The onewhoscattershas comeup againstyou. Manthe fortress,watchthe road;Strengthenyour back,summonall[your] strength.
Drawfor yourself waterfor the siege!Strengthenyour fortifications!Gointo the clayand treadthe mortar!Takeholdof the brickmold!
