The people walking in darkness
            have seen a great light;
      on those living in the land of deep darkness
            a light has dawned.
      You have enlarged the nation
            and increased their joy;
      they rejoice before you
            as people rejoice at the harvest,
      as warriors rejoice
            when dividing the plunder.
      For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
            you have shattered
      the yoke that burdens them,
            the bar across their shoulders,
            the rod of their oppressor.
      Every warrior’s boot used in battle
            and every garment rolled in blood
      will be destined for burning,
            will be fuel for the fire.
      For to us a child is born,
            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.
      Of the greatness of his government and 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.