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)

“In repentance and rest^(C) is your salvation,
    in quietness and trust^(D) is your strength,
    but you would have none of it.^(E)

¹⁵ Those who walk righteously^(A)
    and speak what is right,^(B)
who reject gain from extortion^(C)
    and keep their hands from accepting bribes,^(D)
who stop their ears against plots of murder
    and shut their eyes^(E) against contemplating evil—
¹⁶ they are the ones who will dwell on the heights,^(F)
    whose refuge^(G) will be the mountain fortress.^(H)
Their bread will be supplied,
    and water will not fail^(I) them.

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

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