9:6 For a child has been
a son has been given to us.
He shoulders responsibility
and is called:
Extraordinary Strategist,
Mighty God,
Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace.
9:7 His dominion will be vast
and he will bring immeasurable prosperity.
He will rule on David’s throne
and over David’s kingdom,
establishing it
by promoting justice and fairness,
from this time forward and forevermore.
The Lord’s intense devotion to his people
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
and a righteous scepter
1:9 You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness.
So God, your God, has anointed you over your companions