May godly people do well as long as he rules. May they have more than they need as long as the moon lasts.

在他的日子，义人要发旺，大有平安，好像月亮长存。

在他的日子，公义要兴旺，大有平安，除非月亮不在。

在他的日子，公义要兴旺，大有平安，除非月亮不在。

在他统治之下，愿义人兴旺，国富民强，如月长存。

他在世的日子，义人必兴旺，四境太平，直到月亮不再重现。

在他的日子里，义人必兴盛，并有丰盛的平安，如月长存。

在他的日子，義人要發旺，大有平安，好像月亮長存。

在他的日子，公義要興旺，大有平安，除非月亮不在。

在他的日子，公義要興旺，大有平安，除非月亮不在。

在他統治之下，願義人興旺，國富民強，如月長存。

他在世的日子，義人必興旺，四境太平，直到月亮不再重現。

在他的日子願公義發旺，願各地都很泰平，直到月亮消逝。

在他的日子裡，義人必興盛，並有豐盛的平安，如月長存。

其時義者必興、平康之盛、如月之恆兮、

在位之時、義人振興、如月之恆、百姓綏安兮。

彼在位時、善人必興盛、人享太平、如月之恆、

賢良雲興。四方恬愉。如月之恆。永燭寰區。

In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.

In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

May all the godly flourish during his reign. May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more.

May the righteous flourish in his days and well-being abound until the moon is no more.

May the righteous flourish in his days, As well as an abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

In His days the righteous shall flourish, And abundance of peace, Until the moon is no more.

In his days shall the righteous flourish, And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more.

May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more.

In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

He will judge between the nations. He’ll settle problems among many of them. They will hammer their swords into plows. They’ll hammer their spears into pruning tools. Nations will not go to war against one another. They won’t even train to fight anymore.

But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed.

Christ himself is our peace. He has made Jews and Gentiles into one group of people. He has destroyed the hatred that was like a wall between us.Through his body on the cross, Christ set aside the law with all its commands and rules. He planned to create one new people out of Jews and Gentiles. He wanted to make peace between them.He planned to bring both Jews and Gentiles back to God as one body. He planned to do this through the cross. On that cross, Christ put to death their hatred toward one another.He came and preached peace to you who were far away. He also preached peace to those who were near.

Those who do what is right will grow like a palm tree. They will grow strong like a cedar tree in Lebanon.

But a message from the Lord came to me. It said,‘ You have spilled the blood of many people. You have fought many wars. You are not the one who will build a house for my Name. That is because I have seen you spill the blood of many people on the earth.But you are going to have a son. He will be a man of peace. And I will give him peace and rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon. I will give Israel peace and quiet while he is king.

I will greatly bless Zion with everything it needs. I will give plenty of food to the poor people living there.I will put salvation on its priests as if it were their clothes. God’s faithful people will always sing for joy.“ Here in Jerusalem I will raise up a mighty king from the family of David. I will set up the lamp of David’s kingdom for my anointed king. Its flame will burn brightly forever.I will put shame on his enemies as if it were their clothes. But he will wear on his head a shining crown.”

While Solomon was king, Judah and Israel lived in safety. They were secure from Dan all the way to Beersheba. Everyone had their own vine and their own fig tree.

A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace.There will be no limit to how great his authority is. The peace he brings will never end. He will rule on David’s throne and over his kingdom. He will make the kingdom strong and secure. His rule will be based on what is fair and right. It will last forever. The Lord’ s great love will make sure that happens. He rules over all.

“ In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom. It will never be destroyed. And no other nation will ever take it over. It will crush all those other kingdoms. It will bring them to an end. But it will last forever.

He wants me to help those in Zion who are filled with sorrow. I will put beautiful crowns on their heads in place of ashes. I will anoint them with olive oil to give them joy instead of sorrow. I will give them a spirit of praise in place of a spirit of sadness. They will be like oak trees that are strong and straight. The Lord himself will plant them in the land. That will show how glorious he is.They will rebuild the places that were destroyed long ago. They will repair the buildings that have been broken down for many years. They will make the destroyed cities like new again. They have been broken down for a very long time.Outsiders will serve you by taking care of your flocks. People from other lands will work in your fields and vineyards.You will be called priests of the Lord. You will be named workers for our God. You will enjoy the wealth of nations. You will brag about getting their riches.

Then the eyes of those who see won’t be closed anymore. The ears of those who hear will listen to the truth.People who are afraid will know and understand. Tongues that stutter will speak clearly.Foolish people won’t be considered noble anymore. Those who are worthless won’t be highly respected.Foolish people say foolish things. Their minds are set on doing evil things. They don’t do what is right. They tell lies about the Lord. They don’t give hungry people any food. They don’t let thirsty people have any water.Those who are worthless use sinful methods. They make evil plans against poor people. They destroy them with their lies. They do it even when those people are right.But those who are noble make noble plans. And by doing noble things they succeed.

The rain and the snow come down from the sky. They do not return to it without watering the earth. They make plants come up and grow. The plants produce seeds for farmers. They also produce food for people to eat.The words I speak are like that. They will not return to me without producing results. They will accomplish what I want them to. They will do exactly what I sent them to do.“ My people, you will go out of Babylon with joy. You will be led out of it in peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song as you go. And all the trees in the fields will clap their hands.Juniper trees will grow where there used to be bushes that had thorns on them. And myrtle trees will grow where there used to be thorns. That will bring me great fame. It will be a lasting reminder of what I can do. It will stand forever.”

The Son of the Most High God will rule forever over his people. They are from the family line of Jacob. That kingdom will never end.”

The desert and the dry ground will be glad. The dry places will be full of joy. Flowers will grow there. Like the first crocus in the spring,the desert will bloom with flowers. It will be very glad and shout for joy. The glorious beauty of Lebanon will be given to it. It will be as beautiful as the rich lands of Carmel and Sharon. Everyone will see the glory of the Lord. They will see the beauty of our God.Strengthen the hands of those who are weak. Help those whose knees give way.Say to those whose hearts are afraid,“ Be strong and do not fear. Your God will come. He will pay your enemies back. He will come to save you.”Then the eyes of those who are blind will be opened. The ears of those who can’t hear will be unplugged.Those who can’t walk will leap like a deer. And those who can’t speak will shout for joy. Water will pour out in dry places. Streams will flow in the desert.The burning sand will become a pool of water. The thirsty ground will become bubbling springs. In the places where wild dogs once lay down, tall grass and papyrus will grow.A wide road will go through the land. It will be called the Way of Holiness. Only those who lead a holy life can use it.“ Unclean” and foolish people can’t walk on it.No lions will use it. No hungry wild animals will be on it. None of them will be there. Only people who have been set free will walk on it.Those the Lord has saved will return to their land. They will sing as they enter the city of Zion. Joy that lasts forever will be like beautiful crowns on their heads. They will be filled with gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing will be gone.

“ Suffering city, you have been beaten by storms. You have not been comforted. I will rebuild you with turquoise stones. I will rebuild your foundations with lapis lazuli.I will line the top of your city wall with rubies. I will make your gates out of gleaming jewels. And I will make all your walls out of precious stones.I will teach all your children. And they will enjoy great peace.When you do what is right, you will be made secure. Your leaders will not be mean to you. You will not have anything to be afraid of. You will not be terrified anymore. Terror will not come near you.People might attack you. But I will not be the cause of it. Those who attack you will give themselves up to you.“ I created blacksmiths. They fan the coals into flames of fire. They make weapons that are fit for their work. I also created those who destroy others.But no weapon used against you will succeed. People might bring charges against you. But you will prove that they are wrong. Those are the things I do for my servants. I make everything right for them,” announces the Lord.

“ May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!”

The smallest family among you will become a tribe. The smallest tribe will become a mighty nation. I am the Lord. When it is the right time, I will act quickly.”

“ People of Jerusalem, get up. Shine, because your light has come. The glory of the Lord will shine on you.

All the believers were agreed in heart and mind. They didn’t claim that anything they had was their own. Instead, they shared everything they owned.

Wolves will live with lambs. Leopards will lie down with goats. Calves and lions will eat together. And little children will lead them around.Cows will eat with bears. Their little ones will lie down together. And lions will eat straw like oxen.A baby will play near a hole where cobras live. A young child will put its hand into a nest where poisonous snakes live.None of those animals will harm or destroy anything or anyone on my holy mountain of Zion. The oceans are full of water. In the same way, the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.

The people of Jerusalem will say,“ We take great delight in the Lord. We are joyful because we belong to our God. He has dressed us with salvation as if it were our clothes. He has put robes of godliness on us. We are like a groom who is dressed up for his wedding. We are like a bride who decorates herself with her jewels.The soil makes the young plant come up. A garden causes seeds to grow. In the same way, the Lord and King will make godliness grow. And all the nations will praise him.”

That will continue until the Holy Spirit is poured out on us from heaven. Then the desert will be turned into rich farm lands. The rich farm lands will seem like a forest.In the desert, the Lord will make sure people do what is right. In the rich farm lands he will make sure they treat one another fairly.Doing what is right will bring peace and rest. When my people do that, they will stay calm and trust in the Lord forever.They will live in a peaceful land. Their homes will be secure. They will enjoy peace and quiet.Hail might strip the forests bare. Cities might be completely destroyed.But how blessed you people will be! You will plant your seeds by every stream. You will let your cattle and donkeys wander anywhere they want to.