that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended!

That thou hast taken up this simile Concerning the king of Babylon, and said, How hath the exactor ceased,

that thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased, — the exactress of gold ceased!