The mighty men of Babylon have ceased to fight, they have remained in their strongholds: their might has failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwelling places; her bars are broken.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Bars, fastening the gates. (Calmet)
Those who entered by the channel of the river, would seize the gates to let their companions enter. (Haydock)