3 The Lord will set you free from your sorrow, suffering, and slavery.
4 Then you will make fun of the King of Babylonia by singing this song:That cruel monster is done for!He won't attack us again.
5 The Lord has crushed the powerof those evil kings,
6 who were furiousand never stopped abusingthe people of other nations.
7 Now all the world is at peace;its people are celebratingwith joyful songs.
8 King of Babylonia,even the cypress treesand the cedars of Lebanoncelebrate and say,“Since you were put down,no one comes alongto chop us down.”
9 The world of the deadeagerly waits for you.With great excitement,the spirits of ancient rulershear about your coming.