1
But look! A king will rule in the right way, and his leaders will carry out justice.
2
Each one will stand as a shelter from high winds, provide safe cover in stormy weather. Each will be cool running water in parched land, a huge granite outcrop giving shade in the desert.
3
Anyone who looks will see, anyone who listens will hear.
4
The impulsive will make sound decisions, the tongue-tied will speak with eloquence.
5
No more will fools become celebrities, nor crooks be rewarded with fame.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.