1 (8:23) The gloom will be dispelled for those who were anxious.In earlier times he humiliatedthe land of Zebulun,and the land of Naphtali;but now he brings honorto the way of the sea,the region beyond the Jordan,and Galilee of the nations.
2 (9:1) The people walking in darknesssee a bright light;light shines on those who live in a land of deep darkness.
3 You have enlarged the nation;you give them great joy.They rejoice in your presenceas harvesters rejoice;as warriors celebrate when they divide up the plunder.
4 For their oppressive yokeand the club that strikes their shoulders,the cudgel the oppressor uses on them,you have shattered, as in the day of Midian’s defeat.
5 Indeed every boot that marches and shakes the earthand every garment dragged through bloodis used as fuel for the fire.
6 For a child has been born to us,a son has been given to us.He shoulders responsibilityand is called:Extraordinary Strategist,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,Prince of Peace.