21 This message came to me concerning Babylon—the desert by the sea: like a whirlwind sweeping in from the Negev. 2 I see a terrifying vision: to all the groaning Babylon caused. 3 My stomach aches and burns with pain. I am too afraid to look. 4 My mind reels and my heart races. but now I am terrified of the dark. 5 Look! They are preparing a great feast. You are being attacked! 6 Meanwhile, the Lord said to me, Let him shout out what he sees. 7 He should look for chariots Let the watchman be fully alert.” 8 Then the watchman called out, Night after night I have remained at my post. 9 Now at last—look! lie broken on the ground!” 10 O my people, threshed and winnowed, everything the God of Israel has told me. 11 This message came to me concerning Edom: When will the night be over?” 12 The watchman replies, If you wish to ask again, then come back and ask.” 13 This message came to me concerning Arabia: hide in the deserts of Arabia. 14 O people of Tema, food to these weary refugees. 15 They have fled from the sword, and the terrors of battle. 16 The Lord said to me, “Within a year, counting each day, all the glory of Kedar will come to an end. 17 Only a few of its courageous archers will survive. I, the LORD, the God of Israel, have spoken!”