Isaiah 14:4

That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

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Other Translations for Isaiah 14:4

BSB
you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended!
AKJV
That you shall take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How has the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
CPDV
you will accept this parable against the king of Babylon, and you will say: "How is it that the oppressor has ceased, along with his tribute?
ERV
that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
NHEB
that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased. How the attacker has ceased."
SMT
And thou tookest up this parable against the king of Babel, and thou saidst, How did he oppressing, cease! oppression ceased.

Commentary for Isaiah 14:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 14:4
Summary
Israel mocks fallen Babylon's oppressive reign ending
Place
Babylon
Event
Israel taunts fallen Babylon
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy