Isaiah 14:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷ Now all the world is at peace;
its people are celebrating
    with joyful songs.
⁸ King of Babylonia,
    even the cypress trees
and the cedars of Lebanon
    celebrate and say,
“Since you were put down,
no one comes along
    to chop us down.”

⁹ The world of the dead
    eagerly waits for you.
With great excitement,
the spirits of ancient rulers
    hear about your coming.