New American Bible, Revised Edition

Isaiah 14:7-15 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

7. The whole earth rests peacefully,song breaks forth;

8. The very cypresses rejoice over you,the cedars of Lebanon:“Now that you are laid to rest,no one comes to cut us down.”

9. Below, Sheol is all astirpreparing for your coming;Awakening the shades to greet you,all the leaders of the earth;Making all the kings of the nationsrise from their thrones.

10. All of them speak outand say to you,“You too have become weak like us,you are just like us!

11. Down to Sheol your pomp is brought,the sound of your harps.Maggots are the couch beneath you,worms your blanket.”

12. How you have fallen from the heavens,O Morning Star, son of the dawn!How you have been cut down to the earth,you who conquered nations!

13. In your heart you said:“I will scale the heavens;Above the stars of GodI will set up my throne;I will take my seat on the Mount of Assembly,on the heights of Zaphon.

14. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds;I will be like the Most High!”

15. No! Down to Sheol you will be broughtto the depths of the pit!