Isaiah 16:5

Good News Translation

Then one of David's descendants will be king, and he will rule the people with faithfulness and love. He will be quick to do what is right, and he will see that justice is done.)

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel has spoken; the protector of Israel said to me: “The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God,

2 Samuel 5:9

After capturing the fortress, David lived in it and named it “David's City.” He built the city around it, starting at the place where land was filled in on the east side of the hill.

2 Samuel 7:16

You will always have descendants, and I will make your kingdom last forever. Your dynasty will never end.’”

1 Kings 10:9

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.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

Throughout all Judah, King Hezekiah did what was right and what was pleasing to the Lord his God.

Psalm 85:10

Love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will embrace.

Psalm 89:14

Your kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice; love and faithfulness are shown in all you do.

Psalm 96:13

when the Lord comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness.

Psalm 98:9

because he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness.

Psalm 99:4

Mighty king, you love what is right; you have established justice in Israel; you have brought righteousness and fairness.

Proverbs 20:28

A king will remain in power as long as his rule is honest, just, and fair.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king defends the rights of the poor, he will rule for a long time.

Isaiah 33:22

All the rigging on those ships is useless; the sails cannot be spread! We will seize all the wealth of enemy armies, and there will be so much that even the lame can get a share. The Lord himself will be our king; he will rule over us and protect us.

Isaiah 55:4

I made him a leader and commander of nations, and through him I showed them my power.

Daniel 7:14

He was given authority, honor, and royal power, so that the people of all nations, races, and languages would serve him. His authority would last forever, and his kingdom would never end.

Daniel 7:27

The power and greatness of all the kingdoms on earth will be given to the people of the Supreme God. Their royal power will never end, and all rulers on earth will serve and obey them.”

Amos 9:11

The Lord says, “A day is coming when I will restore the kingdom of David, which is like a house fallen into ruins. I will repair its walls and restore it. I will rebuild it and make it as it was long ago.

Micah 4:7

They are crippled and far from home, but I will make a new beginning with those who are left, and they will become a great nation. I will rule over them on Mount Zion from that time on and forever.”

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice, rejoice, people of Zion! Shout for joy, you people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you! He comes triumphant and victorious, but humble and riding on a donkey— on a colt, the foal of a donkey.