But those who have suffered will never see the darkness again. God once despised the land of Zebulun and Naphtali. But in the end, this coastal road, beyond the Jordan River, the land of Galilee for the Gentiles, was glorified.

The people walking in the darkness saw a bright light. The people who live in the land of the shadow of death are illuminated by light.

You have made this nation numerous and increased their joy. They rejoice before you, like the joy of harvest, like the joy of dividing prey.

Because the heavy yoke they bear, the staff on their shoulders, and the rod of those who oppress them have all been broken, as in the day of Midian.

The armor worn by soldiers during indiscriminate killings, as well as the clothes rolled in blood, will be burned as matches.

Because a baby was born for us, and a son was given to us. Political power must be on his shoulders. His name is Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

The word of the Lord came into the house of Jacob and fell into the house of Israel.

All these people, including the residents of Ephraim and Samaria, must know. They said with pride and arrogance,

The brick wall collapsed, but we had to chisel stones to build. The mulberry tree was cut down, but we had to replace it with a cedar tree.

Therefore, the Lord will raise up the enemies of Rezin to attack Israel, and will stir up the enemies of Israel,

To the east are the Arameans, and to the west are the Philistines. They opened their mouths to devour Israel. Nevertheless, the anger of the Lord has not yet turned away, and his hand is still stretched out.

This people have not yet turned to the Lord who struck them, nor have they sought the Lord of hosts.

Therefore, in one day, the Lord will cut off the head and tail, palm branches, and reeds from Israel.

Elders and nobles are the heads. The prophet who teaches lies is the tail.

Because those who guide this people have led them astray. Those who are guided will all perish.

Therefore the Lord will not rejoice in their young men, nor will he have mercy on their orphans and widows. For everyone is blasphemous and wicked, and every mouth speaks foolish words. Nevertheless, the anger of the Lord has not yet turned away, and his hand is still stretched out.

Evil burns like fire, devouring thorns and thorns. Rising in the dense forest, it becomes a pillar of smoke, spinning upwards.

Because of the fierce anger of the Lord Almighty, the earth is burned down. The people become matches, and no one shows mercy to their brothers.

Someone is grabbing on the right side, still suffering from hunger. Swallowed on the left, still not full. Everyone eats the meat on their own arms.

Manasseh devoured Ephraim, and Ephraim devoured Manasseh. And together they attacked Judah. Nevertheless, the anger of the Lord has not yet turned away, and his hand is still stretched out.