Is Distant Whisper a Verbal Only Spell?

Distant Whisper is a verbal only spell. We should Mage Hand one of us into the air, like Skywalker did. What does Distant Whisper do exactly? You could essentially choose a creature of your choice with an range and it will rack them in terrible pain. They must make a wisdom saving throw and then on a failed save, take 3d6 physical, sorry, psychic damage. It must immediately use its reaction if available to move as far as its speed allows it away from you. And because I'm hanging upside down, all the blood is rushing to my head so I sound like this now.