Jeremiah

Nebuchadnezzar is slain? Ashur is vanquished?

First Speaker

Even so, all-knower. Hananiah’s word has been fulfilled.

Second Speaker

Rend your raiment and clip your beard. Israel is victorious.

Third Speaker

Bury yourself, prophet. Cut out your tongue. Nebuchadnezzar is dead, but Zion endureth for ever.

Jeremiah

[Greatly moved] Nebuchadnezzar dead? Is it true, it is certain? Tell me, and do not jest in matters of such moment.