1 A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse;a branch will sprout from his roots.
2 The Lord’s spirit will rest upon him,a spirit of wisdom and understanding,a spirit of planning and strength,a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
3 He will delight in fearing the Lord.He won’t judge by appearances,nor decide by hearsay.
4 He will judge the needy with righteousness,and decide with equity for those who suffer in the land.He will strike the violent with the rod of his mouth;by the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
5 Righteousness will be the belt around his hips,and faithfulness the belt around his waist.