25 I will let him rule the landsacross the rivers and seas.
26 He will say to me,‘You are my Fatherand my God,as well as the mighty rockwhere I am safe.’
27 “I have chosen Davidas my firstborn son,and he will be the rulerof all kings on earth.
28 My love for him will last,and my agreement with himwill never be broken.
29 “One of David's descendantswill always be king,and his family will ruleuntil the sky disappears.
30 Suppose some of his childrenshould reject my Lawand refuse my instructions.
31 Or suppose they should disobeyall of my teachings.