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The royal line of David is like a tree that has been cut down; but just as new branches sprout from a stump, so a new king will arise from among David's descendants.
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The spirit of the Lord will give him wisdom and the knowledge and skill to rule his people. He will know the Lord's will and honor him,
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and find pleasure in obeying him. He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;
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he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.
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He will rule his people with justice and integrity.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.