^{40 Ref} As when Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbouring towns were overturned by God, says the Lord, so no man will be living in it, and no son of man will have a resting-place there.

^{41 Ref} See, a people is coming from the north; a great nation and a number of kings will be put in motion from the inmost parts of the earth.

^{42 Ref} Bows and spears are in their hands; they are cruel and have no mercy; their voice is like the thunder of the sea, and they go on horses; everyone in his place like men going to the fight, against you, O daughter of Babylon.