3 You have multiplied the nationand increased the joy;they rejoice before Youaccording to the joy of harvestand as men rejoicewhen they divide the spoil.
4 For You have broken the yoke of his burdenand the bar of his shoulder,the rod of his oppressoras in the day of Midian’s defeat.
5 For all the sandals of the tramping warriorsand all the garments rolled in bloodshall be burned as fuel for the fire.
6 For unto us a child is born,unto us a son is given,and the government shall be upon his shoulder.And his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peacethere shall be no end,upon the throne of Davidand over his kingdom,to order it and to establish itwith justice and with righteousness,from now until forever.The zeal of the Lord of Hostswill perform this.
8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob,and it falls upon Israel.
9 All the people shall know,even Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria,who say in the prideand stoutness of heart,