The Righteous Branch of David

“Look, the days are coming”(A)—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch for David.(B)
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.(C)

In his days Judah will be saved,
and Israel will dwell securely.(D)
This is the name he will be called:
The Lord Is Our Righteousness.[a](E)

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Footnotes

  1. 23:6 = Yahweh-zidkenu

“The time is coming,” declares the Lord,
    “when I’ll raise up a righteous branch for David.
He will be a king who rules wisely,
    and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
In his time[a] Judah will be delivered
    and Israel will dwell in safety.
This is the name by which he will be known:
    ‘The Lord Our Righteousness.’

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 23:6 Lit. days