Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.
(Stand - forth.
Now with thine enchantments - a scornful challenge to Babylon's magicians to show whether they can defend their city.
Wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth The devil's service is a laborious yet fruitless one (Isaiah 55:2) Wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth. The devil's service is a laborious yet fruitless one (Isaiah 55:2).