Isaiah 11:1-5

Living Bible

11 The royal line of David^[a] will be cut off, chopped down like a tree; but from the stump will grow a Shoot—yes, a new Branch from the old root. ² And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, and might; the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. ³ His delight will be obedience to the Lord. He will not judge by appearance, false evidence, or hearsay, ⁴ but will defend the poor and the exploited. He will rule against the wicked who oppress them. ⁵ For he will be clothed with fairness and with truth.