⁸ I will listen to what God the Lord says;
    he promises peace^(A) to his people, his faithful servants—
    but let them not turn to folly.^(B)

¹⁰ Love and faithfulness^(A) meet together;
    righteousness^(B) and peace kiss each other.

⁶ For to us a child is born,^(A)
    to us a son is given,^(B)
    and the government^(C) will be on his shoulders.^(D)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,^(E) Mighty God,^(F)
    Everlasting^(G) Father,^(H) Prince of Peace.^(I)

⁷ Of the greatness of his government^(A) and peace^(B)
    there will be no end.^(C)
He will reign^(D) on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice^(E) and righteousness^(F)
    from that time on and forever.^(G)
The zeal^(H) of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

⁵ But he was pierced^(A) for our transgressions,^(B)
    he was crushed^(C) for our iniquities;
the punishment^(D) that brought us peace^(E) was on him,
    and by his wounds^(F) we are healed.^(G)