8 Even the juniper trees+ have also rejoiced at you,* the cedars of Lebʹa·non, [saying,] ‘Ever since you have lain down, no [wood]cutter+ comes up against us.’

2 Howl, O juniper tree, for the cedar has fallen; because the majestic ones themselves have been despoiled!+ Howl, YOU massive trees of Baʹshan, for the impenetrable* forest has come down!+