Isaiah 14:7-9

Good News Translation

⁷ Now at last the whole world enjoys rest and peace, and everyone sings for joy. ⁸ The cypress trees and the cedars of Lebanon rejoice over the fallen king, because there is no one to cut them down, now that he is gone!

⁹ “The world of the dead is getting ready to welcome the king of Babylon. The ghosts of those who were powerful on earth are stirring about. The ghosts of kings are rising from their thrones.