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A child will be born to us.
    God will give a son to us.
    He will be responsible for leading the people.
His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,
    Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.
Power and peace will be in his kingdom.
    It will continue to grow.
He will rule as king on David’s throne
    and over David’s kingdom.
He will make it strong,
    by ruling with goodness and fair judgment.
    He will rule it forever and ever.
The Lord of heaven’s armies will do this
    because of his strong love for his people.

God Will Punish Israel

The Lord sent a message against the people of Jacob.
    That message says that God will judge Israel.

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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)
Of the greatness of his government(J) and peace(K)
    there will be no end.(L)
He will reign(M) on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice(N) and righteousness(O)
    from that time on and forever.(P)
The zeal(Q) of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

The Lord’s Anger Against Israel

The Lord has sent a message(R) against Jacob;
    it will fall on Israel.

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