4 he will judge the poor fairlyand defend the rights of the helpless.At his command the people will be punished,and evil persons will die.
5 He will rule his people with justice and integrity.
6 Wolves and sheep will live together in peace,and leopards will lie down with young goats.Calves and lion cubs will feed together,and little children will take care of them.
7 Cows and bears will eat together,and their calves and cubs will lie down in peace.Lions will eat straw as cattle do.
8 Even a baby will not be harmedif it plays near a poisonous snake.
9 On Zion, God's sacred hill,there will be nothing harmful or evil.The land will be as full of knowledge of the Lordas the seas are full of water.
10 A day is coming when the new king from the royal line of David will be a symbol to the nations. They will gather in his royal city and give him honour.