Jeremiah 49:23-29

23This message was given concerning Damascus. This is what the Lord says: “The towns of Hamath and Arpad are struck with fear, for they have heard the news of their destruction. Their hearts are troubled like a wild sea in a raging storm.

24Damascus has become feeble, and all her people turn to flee. Fear, anguish, and pain have gripped her as they grip a woman in labor.

25That famous city, a city of joy, will be forsaken!

26Her young men will fall in the streets and die. Her soldiers will all be killed,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.

27“And I will set fire to the walls of Damascus that will burn up the palaces of Ben-hadad.”

28This message was given concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which were attacked by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. This is what the Lord says: “Advance against Kedar! Destroy the warriors from the East!

29Their flocks and tents will be captured, and their household goods and camels will be taken away. Everywhere shouts of panic will be heard: ‘We are terrorized at every turn!’