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)

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes,^(B)
    or decide by what he hears with his ears;^(C)
4 but with righteousness^(D) he will judge the needy,^(E)
    with justice^(F) he will give decisions for the poor^(G) of the earth.
He will strike^(H) the earth with the rod of his mouth;^(I)
    with the breath^(J) of his lips he will slay the wicked.^(K)

⁵ “The days are coming,” declares the Lord,
    “when I will raise up for David^[a] a righteous Branch,^(A)
a King^(B) who will reign^(C) wisely
    and do what is just and right^(D) in the land.

¹⁴ Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;^(A)
    love and faithfulness go before you.^(B)

²⁸ Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
    through love^(A) his throne is made secure.^(B)