Isaiah 9:4-6

Good News Translation

⁴ For you have broken the yoke that burdened them
    and the rod that beat their shoulders.
You have defeated the nation
    that oppressed and exploited your people,
    just as you defeated the army of Midian long ago.
⁵ The boots of the invading army
    and all their bloodstained clothing
    will be destroyed by fire.
⁶ A child is born to us!
    A son is given to us!
    And he will be our ruler.
He will be called, “Wonderful^[a] Counselor,”
    “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,”
    “Prince of Peace.”