Isaiah 16:5

New English Translation

Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David’s family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,

2 Samuel 5:9

So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.

2 Samuel 7:16

Your house and your kingdom will stand before me permanently; your dynasty will be permanent.’”

1 Kings 10:9

May the Lord your God be praised because he favored you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what the Lord his God considered good and right and faithful.

Psalm 85:10

Loyal love and faithfulness meet; deliverance and peace greet each other with a kiss.

Psalm 89:14

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

Psalm 98:9

before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

Psalm 99:4

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

Proverbs 20:28

Loyal love and truth preserve a king, and his throne is upheld by loyal love.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 33:22

For the Lord, our ruler, the Lord, our commander, the Lord, our king – he will deliver us.

Isaiah 55:4

Look, I made him a witness to nations, a ruler and commander of nations.”

Daniel 7:14

To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty. All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him. His authority is eternal and will not pass away. His kingdom will not be destroyed.

Daniel 7:27

Then the kingdom, authority, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be delivered to the people of the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; all authorities will serve him and obey him.’

Amos 9:11

“In that day I will rebuild the collapsing hut of David. I will seal its gaps, repair its ruins, and restore it to what it was like in days gone by.

Micah 4:7

I will transform the lame into the nucleus of a new nation, and those far off into a mighty nation. The Lord will reign over them on Mount Zion, from that day forward and forevermore.”

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you: he is legitimate and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey – on a young donkey, the foal of a female donkey.