That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
Ver. 4. That thou shalt take up this proverb.] Or, Taunting speech; a this exultatory and insultatory song, which upon the fall of Babylon shall be in every man's mouth.
How hath the oppressor ceased!] q.d., This is wonderful and beyond all expectation.
The golden city.] Or, Gold thirsty city. b
a Carmen, ελεγκτικον και ονειδιστικον .
b Aurata vel auri avida.