1. Like a branch that sproutsfrom a stump,someone from David's familywill some day be king.
2. The Spirit of the Lordwill be with himto give him understanding,wisdom, and insight.He will be powerful,and he will knowand honour the Lord.
3. His greatest joy will beto obey the Lord.This king won't judgeby appearancesor listen to rumours.
4. The poor and the needywill be treated with fairnessand with justice.His word will be laweverywhere in the land,and criminalswill be put to death.
5. Honesty and fairnesswill be his royal robes.
6. Leopards will lie downwith young goats,and wolves will restwith lambs.Calves and lionswill eat togetherand be cared forby little children.
7. Cows and bears will sharethe same pasture;their young will restside by side.Lions and oxenwill both eat straw.
8. Little children will playnear snake holes.They will stick their handsinto dens of poisonous snakesand never be hurt.