He makes wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and cuts the spear in two; he burns the chariot in the fire.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Shields. Hebrew, "the round things "which some explain, "chariots "without need. (Berthier)
Fire. The Fathers apply this to the peace which reigned at the birth of Christ, or to that which Constantine gave to the Church. (Calmet)