defiantly charging against him with a thick, strong shield!

He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.

The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous person runs to it and is set safely on high.

He will not grow dim or be crushed before establishing justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait in anticipation for his decrees.”

The Lord responded: “Write down this message! Record it legibly on tablets, so the one who announces it may read it easily.

One runner after another will come to the king of Babylon. One messenger after another will come bringing news. They will bring news to the king of Babylon that his whole city has been captured.