Readings for Celebrating Advent
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!
Judgment on the Northern Kingdom[a]
7 The Lord has sent a word against Jacob,
and it falls upon Israel;
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