how the mighty have fallen

Etymology
The phrase originates in the Old Testament, 2 Samuel 1:19. The earliest version in English is found in the Great Bible, 1539: "Oh howe are the myghtie ouerthrowen."

The modern word "fallen" version is found in the King James Version, 1611 and is an expression of David's lament over Saul and Jonathan: "The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!"

Translations

 * Finnish: kuinka ovatkaan sankarit kaatuneet
 * French: ce n'est plus ce que c'était
 * Hebrew:
 * Polish: jak potężny upada
 * Spanish: quién te ha visto y quién te ve (colloquial)