5 They set the tables,

they spread the rugs,

they eat, they drink!

Get up, you officers,

oil the shields!

5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink:

Arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.

5 Look! They are preparing a great feast.

They are spreading rugs for people to sit on.

Everyone is eating and drinking.

But quick! Grab your shields and prepare for battle.

You are being attacked!

5 Prepare the table,

Set a watchman in the tower,

Eat and drink.

Arise, you princes,

Anoint the shield!

5 They set the table;

they spread the rugs;

they eat and drink.

Leaders, stand up.

Prepare the shields for battle!

5 They prepare the table, they set the watch, they eat, they drink: rise up, ye princes, anoint the shield.

5 Prepare the table, appoint the watch; eat, drink: arise, ye princes, anoint the shield.

5 Set the table. 

Spread the rugs ⸤by the table⸥. 

Eat. Drink. 

Get up, you leaders! 

Prepare your shields for battle! 

5 Prepare a table, and spread out a carpet!

Eat and drink!

Rise up, you princes, and oil the shields!

5 They prepare the table,

they spread the rugs,

they eat, they drink.

Rise up, commanders,

oil the shield!

5 Set out the table in order!

Spread out the rugs!

Eat! drink!

Rise up, commanders;

smear the shield!

5 In my vision the Babylonians set the tables.

They spread the rugs out.

They eat. They drink.

Get up, you officers!

Rub your shields with oil!

5 They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink;

“Rise up, captains, oil the shields,”