⁶ 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)
7 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.

¹⁰ Love and faithfulness^(A) meet together;
    righteousness^(B) and peace kiss each other.
¹¹ Faithfulness springs forth from the earth,
    and righteousness^(C) looks down from heaven.

⁷ In his days may the righteous flourish^(A)
    and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

³ May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
    the hills the fruit of righteousness.

⁴ In your majesty ride forth victoriously^(A)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;^(B)
    let your right hand^(C) achieve awesome deeds.^(D)
5 Let your sharp arrows^(E) pierce the hearts^(F) of the king’s enemies;^(G)
    let the nations fall beneath your feet.
⁶ Your throne, O God,^[a] will last for ever and ever;^(H)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
⁷ You love righteousness^(I) and hate wickedness;^(J)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing^(K) you with the oil of joy.^(L)

³ The God of Israel spoke,
    the Rock^(A) of Israel said to me:
‘When one rules over people in righteousness,^(B)
    when he rules in the fear^(C) of God,^(D)