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.
10 Each one of them will say,“Now you are just as weakas any of us!
11 Your pride and your musichave ended herein the world of the dead.Worms are your blanket,maggots are your bed.”
12 You, the bright morning star,have fallen from the sky!You brought down other nations;now you are brought down.