Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with justice.

David ruled over all of Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.

The spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his message is on my lips.

is like the sun shining on a cloudless dawn, the sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain."

How fortunate are your wives! And how fortunate your servants, who are always in your presence and are privileged to hear your wise sayings!

Praise the LORD your God! He has shown how pleased he is with you by making you king of Israel. Because his love for Israel is eternal, he has made you their king so that you can maintain law and justice."

The kingdom that God has given you will last forever and ever. You rule over your people with justice;

you love what is right and hate what is evil. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has poured out more happiness on you than on any other king.

Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God; share with him your own justice,

May the land enjoy prosperity; may it experience righteousness.

He rescues the poor who call to him, and those who are needy and neglected.

He rescues them from oppression and violence; their lives are precious to him.

"You must stop judging unjustly; you must no longer be partial to the wicked!

Rescue them from the power of evil people.

The LORD says, "The time is coming when I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will rule wisely and do what is right and just throughout the land.

When he is king, the people of Judah will be safe, and the people of Israel will live in peace. He will be called 'The LORD Our Salvation.'

At that time I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will do what is right and just throughout the land.

the blind can see, the lame can walk, those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor.

Then I saw heaven open, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True; it is with justice that he judges and fights his battles.

and learn to do right. See that justice is done---help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows."

"Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.

Speak for them and be a righteous judge. Protect the rights of the poor and needy."

why they are fat and well fed. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They do not give orphans their rights or show justice to the oppressed.

Poor and humble people will once again find the happiness which the LORD, the holy God of Israel, gives.

The Sovereign LORD has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Turn to the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the LORD. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the LORD shows his anger.

"Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!

I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you---I who am said to be meek and mild when I am with you, but harsh with you when I am away. By the gentleness and kindness of Christ

humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone.

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.

Like a storm, God destroys them in his anger.

You will break them with an iron rod; you will shatter them in pieces like a clay pot.' "

From Zion the LORD will extend your royal power. "Rule over your enemies," he says.

He will bring fathers and children together again; otherwise I would have to come and destroy your country."

Then the Wicked One will be revealed, but when the Lord Jesus comes, he will kill him with the breath from his mouth and destroy him with his dazzling presence.

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His face was as bright as the midday sun.

Now turn from your sins! If you don't, I will come to you soon and fight against those people with the sword that comes out of my mouth.

Out of his mouth came a sharp sword, with which he will defeat the nations. He will rule over them with a rod of iron, and he will trample out the wine in the wine press of the furious anger of the Almighty God.

Long ago a place was prepared where a huge fire will burn the emperor of Assyria. It is deep and wide, and piled high with wood. The LORD will breathe out a stream of flame to set it on fire.

Smoke poured out of his nostrils, a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth.

In the meantime Saul kept up his violent threats of murder against the followers of the Lord. He went to the High Priest