Verse Comparison: Isaiah 14:4
American Standard Version
that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
Amplified® Bible
You shall take up this [taunting] parable against the king of Babylon and say, How the oppressor has stilled [the restless insolence]! The golden {and} exacting city has ceased!
Contemporary English Version
Then you will make fun of the King of Babylonia by singing this song: That cruel monster is done for! He won't attack us again.
Darby English Version
that thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased, -- the exactress of gold ceased!
Good News Bible
When he does this, they are to mock the king of Babylon and say: "The cruel king has fallen! He will never oppress anyone again!
King James Version
That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
New American Standard Bible
that you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased, {And how} fury has ceased!
New International Version
you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon:
How the oppressor has come to an end!
How his fury has ended!
New King James Version
that you will take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say:
"How the oppressor has ceased,
The golden city ceased!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
that you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased, And how fury has ceased!
Revised Standard Version
you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: "How the oppressor has ceased, the insolent fury ceased!
Young's Literal Translation
That thou hast taken up this simile Concerning the king of Babylon, and said, How hath the exactor ceased,