TSK · Isaiah 16:5

So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.

The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the LORD his God considered good and right and faithful.

Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the LORD’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.

before the LORD, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

An Ideal King Establishes a Kingdom of Peace A shoot will grow out of Jesse’s root stock, a bud will sprout from his roots.

Justice and Wisdom Will Prevail Look, a king will promote fairness; officials will promote justice.

“I, the LORD, promise that a new time will certainly come when I will raise up for them a righteous branch, a descendant of David. He will rule over them with wisdom and understanding and will do what is just and right in the land.

Then the kingdom, authority, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be delivered to the people of the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; all authorities will serve him and obey him.’

I will transform the lame into the nucleus of a new nation, and those far off into a mighty nation. The LORD will reign over them on Mount Zion, from that day forward and forevermore.”

Listen: You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the fallen tent of David; I will rebuild its ruins and restore it,

Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness,