So Nebuzaradan, the captain of the royal guard, Nebushazban, who was a chief officer, Nergal-Sharezer, who was a high official, and all the other officers of the king of Babylon

Then I will give you thanks in the great assembly; I will praise you before a large crowd of people!

They will talk about the fame of your great kindness, and sing about your justice.

These kings came out with their armies; they were as numerous as the sand on the seashore and had a large number of horses and chariots.

For the king of the north will again muster an army, one larger than before. At the end of some years he will advance with a huge army and enormous supplies.

Their inheritance must be apportioned by lot among the larger and smaller groups.

But he left behind some of the poor of the land and gave them fields and vineyards.

You will also know that your children will be numerous, and your descendants like the grass of the earth.

which the clouds pour down and shower on humankind abundantly.

Will you rely on it because its strength is great? Will you commit your labor to it?

He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

For the sake of your reputation, O Lord, forgive my sin, because it is great.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

The Lord speaks; many, many women spread the good news.

I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble.

Show us favor, O Lord, show us favor! For we have had our fill of humiliation, and then some.

There is one who pretends to be rich and yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor and yet possesses great wealth.

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.