⁶ His dominion is vast
    and forever peaceful,
Upon David’s throne, and over his kingdom,
    which he confirms and sustains
By judgment and justice,
    both now and forever.^(A)
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

⁴ But he shall judge the poor with justice,
    and decide fairly for the land’s afflicted.^(A)
He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth,
    and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.^(B)

⁵ A throne shall be set up in mercy,
    and on it shall sit in fidelity,
    in David’s tent,
A judge upholding right,
    prompt to do justice.^(A)

² O God, give your judgment to the king;
    your justice to the king’s son;^[b](A)
That he may govern your people with justice,
    your oppressed with right judgment,^(B)
3 That the mountains may yield their bounty for the people,
    and the hills great abundance,^(C)
4 That he may defend the oppressed among the people,
    save the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.