“(Verse 6) That struck the people in anger with a continual stroke, that ruled the nations in wrath with a relentless persecution. Whose blow could not be withstood, who even cruelly pursued those fleeing.”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Isaiah
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6He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.
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4That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
5The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
— Isaiah 14:6 —
7The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.
8Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us.