1 This is what the lord said to me: “Go over and speak directly to the king of Judah. Say to him,
2 ‘Listen to this message from the lord, you king of Judah, sitting on David’s throne. Let your attendants and your people listen, too.
3 This is what the lord says: Be fair-minded and just. Do what is right! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Quit your evil deeds! Do not mistreat foreigners, orphans, and widows. Stop murdering the innocent!
4 If you obey me, there will always be a descendant of David sitting on the throne here in Jerusalem. The king will ride through the palace gates in chariots and on horses, with his parade of attendants and subjects.