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Jeremiah 50:11
“Because you rejoice,
from Babylon’s Fall Is Certain, Jeremiah 50:11-16
What it says

Babylon rejoiced and exulted because it plundered the LORD's heritage, like a fattened heifer at play.

What it is doing

This verse identifies Babylon's celebratory cruelty as culpable pride.

In context

11“Because you rejoice, 12your mother will be greatly ashamed; 13Because of the wrath of the LORD, 14Line up in formation around Babylon, 15Raise a war cry against her on every side! 16Cut off the sower from Babylon,