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Isaiah 16:5

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A new government of love will be established

in the venerable David tradition.

A Ruler you can depend upon

will head this government,

A Ruler passionate for justice,

a Ruler quick to set things right.”

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

then a throne will be established in steadfast love,

and on it will sit in faithfulness

in the tent of David

one who judges and seeks justice

and is swift to do righteousness.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

In love a throne will be established;

in faithfulness a man will sit on it—

one from the house of David—

one who in judging seeks justice

and speeds the cause of righteousness.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

a throne will be established in love,

and one will sit on it faithfully

in the tent of David,

judging and pursuing what is right,

quick to execute justice.

NLTNew Living Translation

then God will establish one of David’s descendants as king.

He will rule with mercy and truth.

He will always do what is just

and be eager to do what is right.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

then a throne shall be established in steadfast love,

and one shall sit on it in faithfulness, in the tent of David,

judging and seeking justice

and zealous for righteousness.

KJV 1900King James Version

And in mercy shall the throne be established:

And he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David,

Judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.