Isaiah 14:4–7

4 you will take up this utaunt against the king of Babylon:

“How the oppressor has ceased,

vthe insolent fury2 ceased!

5  The Lord has broken the wstaff of the wicked,

the wscepter of rulers,

6  xthat struck the peoples in wrath

with unceasing blows,

that ruled the nations in anger

with unrelenting persecution.

7  The whole earth is at rest and quiet;

ythey break forth into singing.