[Oracle] A tree filled the earth and fed every wing, Then a watcher cried, Cut down the king. Leave the stump bound; let seven times pass, [People] Break off thy sins by showing mercy, The warning stood open for twelve more months. [Oracle] Till the proud learn who gives kingdoms to man. Then Babylon glittered below the royal roof, Is not this great city built by my power? The sentence arrived before the boast left the air, [People] Break off thy sins by showing mercy, The warning stood open for twelve more months. Reason departed and the palace stood far. [Bridge] At the end he lifted his eyes above grass, Understanding returned with the praise it had lacked. Those who walk in pride can be brought down, [Coda] Till seven times pass and heaven is crowned. Break off thy sins by showing mercy, The warning stood open for twelve more months.