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

That you will take up this bitter song against the king of Babylon, and say, How has the cruel overseer come to an end! He who was lifted up in pride is cut off;

θελεις μεταχειρισθη την παροιμιαν ταυτην κατα του βασιλεως της Βαβυλωνος, λεγων, Πως επαυθη ο καταδυναστης· πως επαυθη η φορολογος του χρυσιου.

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