The Golden City
Isaiah 14:4-23
That you shall take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How has the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!…


(ver. 4) is a graphical description of that city, which was renowned for its immense riches and intern. parable splendour.

(R. Macculloch.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

WEB: that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, "How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!"




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