4. he will judge the poor fairlyand defend the rights of the helpless.At his command the people will be punished,and evil persons will die.
5. He will rule his people with justice and integrity.
6. Wolves and sheep will live together in peace,and leopards will lie down with young goats.Calves and lion cubs will feed together,and little children will take care of them.
7. Cows and bears will eat together,and their calves and cubs will lie down in peace.Lions will eat straw as cattle do.
8. Even a baby will not be harmedif it plays near a poisonous snake.
9. On Zion, God's sacred hill,there will be nothing harmful or evil.The land will be as full of knowledge of the Lordas the seas are full of water.