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.
5 Honesty and fairnesswill be his royal robes.
6 Leopards will lie downwith young goats,and wolves will restwith lambs.Calves and lionswill eat togetherand be cared forby little children.
7 Cows and bears will sharethe same pasture;their young will restside by side.Lions and oxenwill both eat straw.
8 Little children will playnear snake holes.They will stick their handsinto dens of poisonous snakesand never be hurt.