2 The people walking in darkness
3 You have enlarged the nation
4 For as in the day of Midian's defeat,
5 Every warrior's boot used in battle
6 For to us a child is born,
7 Of the increase of his government and peace
Isaiah 9:1-7
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as soldiers rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
there will be no end.
He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.