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The Lord has broken the staff of the wicked,
    the scepter of rulers,
that struck down peoples in anger
    with unceasing blows,
that oppressed nations in fury
    with relentless persecution.
The entire earth is at rest and peace;
    its inhabitants[a] break into song.

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  1. Isaiah 14:7 Lit. they