¹⁸ He wore cursing^(A) as his garment;
    it entered into his body like water,^(B)
    into his bones like oil.

² I will go before you^(A)
    and will level^(B) the mountains^[a];
I will break down gates^(C) of bronze
    and cut through bars of iron.^(D)

¹⁸ King of Assyria, your shepherds^[a] slumber;^(A)
    your nobles lie down to rest.^(B)
Your people are scattered^(C) on the mountains
    with no one to gather them.

⁶ I will drench the land with your flowing blood^(A)
    all the way to the mountains,
    and the ravines will be filled with your flesh.^(B)

⁹ Help us,^(A) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.^(B)

¹¹ They tell of the glory of your kingdom^(A)
    and speak of your might,^(B)

⁶ For to us a child is born,^(A)
    to us a son is given,^(B)
    and the government^(C) will be on his shoulders.^(D)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,^(E) Mighty God,^(F)
    Everlasting^(G) Father,^(H) Prince of Peace.^(I)