⁵ take away ^(A)the wicked from the presence of the king,
    and his ^(B)throne will be established in righteousness.

^6 (A)For to us a child is born,
    to us ^(B)a son is given;
^(C)and the government shall be ^(D)upon^[a] his shoulder,
    and his name shall be called^[b]
Wonderful ^(E)Counselor, ^(F)Mighty God,
    ^(G)Everlasting ^(H)Father, Prince of ^(I)Peace.
⁷ Of the increase of his government and of peace
    ^(J)there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
    to establish it and to uphold it
^(K)with justice and with righteousness
    from this time forth and forevermore.
^(L)The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

^17 (A)May his name endure forever,
    his fame continue as long as the sun!
^(B)May people be blessed in him,
    ^(C)all nations call him blessed!

⁶ For you make him most blessed forever;^[a]
    you make him glad with the ^(A)joy of your presence.