4
Because the yoke that was laid upon them has been taken away, and the rod that was on their neck: for he has broken the rod of the exactors, as in the day of Madiam.
2
O people walking in darkness, behold a great light: ye that dwell in the region shadow of death, a light shall shine upon you.
3
The multitude of the people which thou hast brought down in thy joy, they shall even rejoice before thee as they that rejoice in harvest, and as they that divide the spoil.
4
Because the yoke that was laid upon them has been taken away, and the rod that was on their neck: for he has broken the rod of the exactors, as in the day of Madiam.
5
For they shall compensate for every garment that has been acquired by deceit, and raiment with restitution; and they shall be willing, if they were burnt with fire.
6
For a child is born to us, and a son is given to us, whose government is upon his shoulder: and his name is called the Messenger of great counsel: for I will bring peace upon the princes, and health to him.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.