² The people walking in darkness^(A)
    have seen a great light;^(B)
on those living in the land of deep darkness^(C)
    a light has dawned.^(D)

⁴ For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,^(A)
    you have shattered^(B)
the yoke^(C) that burdens them,
    the bar across their shoulders,^(D)
    the rod of their oppressor.^(E)
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle
    and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,^(F)
    will be fuel for the fire.
⁶ For to us a child is born,^(G)
    to us a son is given,^(H)
    and the government^(I) will be on his shoulders.^(J)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,^(K) Mighty God,^(L)
    Everlasting^(M) Father,^(N) Prince of Peace.^(O)