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His dominion is vast
    and forever peaceful,
Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom,
    which he confirms and sustains
By judgment and justice,
    both now and forever.(A)
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

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For to us a child is born,(A)
    to us a son is given,(B)
    and the government(C) will be on his shoulders.(D)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,(E) Mighty God,(F)
    Everlasting(G) Father,(H) Prince of Peace.(I)

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    and his delight shall be the fear of the Lord.
Not by appearance shall he judge,
    nor by hearsay shall he decide,
But he shall judge the poor with justice,
    and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted.(A)
He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth,
    and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.(B)

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and he will delight in the fear(A) of the Lord.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes,(B)
    or decide by what he hears with his ears;(C)
but with righteousness(D) he will judge the needy,(E)
    with justice(F) he will give decisions for the poor(G) of the earth.
He will strike(H) the earth with the rod of his mouth;(I)
    with the breath(J) of his lips he will slay the wicked.(K)

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Chapter 32

The Kingdom of Justice

See, a king will reign justly
    and princes will rule rightly.(A)

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The Kingdom of Righteousness

32 See, a king(A) will reign in righteousness
    and rulers will rule with justice.(B)

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See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord
    when I will raise up a righteous branch for David;
As king he shall reign and govern wisely,
    he shall do what is just and right in the land.(A)

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“The days are coming,” declares the Lord,
    “when I will raise up for David[a] a righteous Branch,(A)
a King(B) who will reign(C) wisely
    and do what is just and right(D) in the land.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 23:5 Or up from David’s line

14 You have a mighty arm.
    Your hand is strong; your right hand is ever exalted.

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14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;(A)
    love and faithfulness go before you.(B)

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28 His steadfast loyalty safeguards the king,
    and he upholds his throne by justice.(A)

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28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love(A) his throne is made secure.(B)

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