² The ^(A)Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him,
The spirit of ^(B)wisdom and understanding,
The spirit of counsel and ^(C)strength,
The spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

¹⁶ “^(A)Come near to Me, listen to this:
From the first I have ^(B)not spoken in secret,
^(C)From the time it took place, I was there.
And now ^(D)the Lord ^[a]God has sent Me, and His Spirit.”

¹⁸ “^(A)The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor.
He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives,
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set free those who are oppressed,