6 That struck the peoples in wrathwith relentless blows;That ruled the nations in anger,with boundless persecution.
7 The whole earth rests peacefully,song breaks forth;
8 The very cypresses rejoice over you,the cedars of Lebanon:“Now that you are laid to rest,no one comes to cut us down.”
9 Below, Sheol is all astirpreparing for your coming;Awakening the shades to greet you,all the leaders of the earth;Making all the kings of the nationsrise from their thrones.
10 All of them speak outand say to you,“You too have become weak like us,you are just like us!
11 Down to Sheol your pomp is brought,the sound of your harps.Maggots are the couch beneath you,worms your blanket.”
12 How you have fallen from the heavens,O Morning Star, son of the dawn!How you have been cut down to the earth,you who conquered nations!