²³ They grasp bow and javelin.
They are cruel and show no mercy.^(A)
Their voice roars like the sea,^(B)
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Zion.

¹⁴ Line up in battle formation round Babylon,
all you archers!
Shoot at her! Do not spare an arrow,
for she has sinned against the Lord.

⁴² They grasp bow and javelin.
They are cruel and show no mercy.
Their voice roars like the sea,^(A)
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Babylon.