^{20 Ref} In those days and in that time, says the Lord, when the evil-doing of Israel is looked for, there will be nothing; and in Judah no sins will be seen: for I will have forgiveness for those whom I will keep safe.

^{21 Ref} Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the people of Pekod; put them to death and send destruction after them, says the Lord, and do everything I have given you orders to do.

^{22 Ref} There is a sound of war in the land and of great destruction.

^{23 Ref} How is the hammer of all the earth cut in two and broken! how has Babylon become a waste among the nations!