Is 9:1-7

1The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

Upon those who lived in a land of gloom

a light has shone.a

2You have brought them abundant joy

and great rejoicing;

They rejoice before you as people rejoice at harvest,

as they exult when dividing the spoils.

3For the yoke that burdened them,

the pole on their shoulder,

The rod of their taskmaster,

you have smashed, as on the day of Midian.* b

4For every boot that tramped in battle,

every cloak rolled in blood,

will be burned as fuel for fire.c

5For a child* is born to us, a son is given to us;

upon his shoulder dominion rests.

They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero,d

Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.

6His dominion is vast

and forever peaceful,

Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom,

which he confirms and sustains

By judgment and justice,

both now and forever.e

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this!

7The Lord has sent a word against Jacob,

and it falls upon Israel;