33 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: (A)The people of Israel are oppressed, and the people of Judah with them. All who took them captive have held them fast; (B)they refuse to let them go. 34 (C)Their Redeemer is strong; (D)the Lord of hosts is his name. (E)He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.

35 “A sword against the Chaldeans, declares the Lord,
    and against the inhabitants of Babylon,
    and against (F)her officials and her (G)wise men!

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