Isaiah 11:2-4

Good News Translation

² The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom
    and the knowledge and skill to rule his people.
He will know the Lord's will and honor him,
³     and find pleasure in obeying him.
He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;
^{4     (A)}he will judge the poor fairly
    and defend the rights of the helpless.
At his command the people will be punished,
    and evil persons will die.