“I will punish the king of Babylon and his land
    as I punished the king^(A) of Assyria.^(B)

⁸ Nineveh is like a pool
    whose water is draining away.
“Stop! Stop!” they cry,
    but no one turns back.

⁷ All who see you will flee^(A) from you and say,
    ‘Nineveh^(B) is in ruins^(C)—who will mourn for her?’^(D)
    Where can I find anyone to comfort^(E) you?”