Isaiah 14:4-6

Easy-to-Read Version

The king was cruel when he ruled us,
    but now his rule is finished.
⁵ The Lord breaks the scepter of evil rulers;
    he takes away their power.
⁶ In anger, the king of Babylon beat the people.
    He never stopped beating them.
He was an evil ruler who ruled in anger.
    He never stopped hurting people.