Isaiah 16:5

New International Reader's Version

A man from the royal house of David will sit on Judah’s throne. He will rule with faithful love. When he judges he will do what is fair. He will be quick to do what is right.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

2 Samuel 5:9

David moved into the fort. He called it the City of David. He built up the area around the fort. He filled in the low places. He started at the bottom and worked his way up.

2 Samuel 7:16

Your royal house and your kingdom will last forever in my sight. Your throne will last forever.” ’ ”

1 Kings 10:9

May the Lord your God be praised. He takes great delight in you. He placed you on the throne of Israel. The Lord will love Israel for all time to come. That’s why he has made you king. He knows that you will do what is fair and right.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

That’s what Hezekiah did all through Judah. He did what was good and right. He was faithful to the Lord his God.

Psalm 85:10

God’s truth and faithful love join together. His peace and holiness kiss each other.

Psalm 89:14

Your kingdom is built on what is right and fair. Your faithful love leads the way in front of you.

Psalm 96:13

Let all creation be full of joy in front of the Lord, because he is coming to judge the earth. He will faithfully judge the people of the world in keeping with what is right.

Psalm 98:9

Let them sing to the Lord, because he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the nations of the world in keeping with what is right and fair.

Psalm 99:4

The King is mighty and loves justice. He has set up the rules for fairness. He has done what is right and fair for the people of Jacob.

Proverbs 20:28

Love and truth keep a king safe. Faithful love makes his throne secure.

Proverbs 29:14

If a king judges poor people fairly, his throne will always be secure.

Isaiah 33:22

That’s because the Lord is our judge. The Lord gives us our law. The Lord is our king. He will save us.

Isaiah 55:4

I made him a witness to the nations. He became a ruler and commander over them.

Daniel 7:14

And he was given authority, glory and a kingdom. People of all nations, no matter what language they spoke, worshiped him. His authority will last forever. It will not pass away. His kingdom will never be destroyed.

Daniel 7:27

Then the authority, power and greatness of all the kingdoms on earth will be taken from them. And all they had will be given to the holy people of the Most High God. His kingdom will last forever. Every ruler will worship and obey him.’

Amos 9:11

“The time will come when I will set up David’s fallen shelter. I will repair its broken walls. I will rebuild what was destroyed. I will make it what it used to be.

Micah 4:7

I will make the disabled my faithful people. I will make into a strong nation those driven away from their homes. I will rule over them on Mount Zion. I will be their King from that time on and forever.

Zechariah 9:9

“City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.