On the Babylonian religious belief, its nature, and the fact that it will perish, v 1-8; the nature of the superior ranks in that order, v 9, 10; the lower ranks in that order, v 11-16; the nature of the laity and common people, v 17-19; they have grief and lamentation; the angels are glad at its removal, because they have no understanding and wisdom, and they are amazed, v 20-4.