1 Like a branch that sproutsfrom a stump,someone from David's familywill someday be king.
2 The Spirit of the Lordwill be with himto give him understanding,wisdom, and insight.He will be powerful,and he will knowand honor the Lord.
3 His greatest joy will beto obey the Lord.This king won't judgeby appearancesor listen to rumors.
4 The poor and the needywill be treated with fairnessand with justice.His word will be laweverywhere in the land,and criminalswill be put to death.