⁹ He makes wars^(A) cease
    to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow^(B) and shatters the spear;
    he burns the shields^[a] with fire.^(C)

¹⁵ But their swords will pierce their own hearts,^(A)
    and their bows will be broken.^(B)

¹⁷ for the power of the wicked will be broken,^(A)
    but the Lord upholds^(B) the righteous.