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    (A)he will judge the poor fairly
    and defend the rights of the helpless.
At his command the people will be punished,
    and evil persons will die.
(B)He will rule his people with justice and integrity.

(C)Wolves and sheep will live together in peace,
    and leopards will lie down with young goats.
Calves and lion cubs will feed[a] together,
    and little children will take care of them.

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  1. Isaiah 11:6 Some ancient translations will feed; Hebrew and well-fed cattle.

but with righteousness(A) he will judge the needy,(B)
    with justice(C) he will give decisions for the poor(D) of the earth.
He will strike(E) the earth with the rod of his mouth;(F)
    with the breath(G) of his lips he will slay the wicked.(H)
Righteousness will be his belt(I)
    and faithfulness(J) the sash around his waist.(K)

The wolf will live with the lamb,(L)
    the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling[a] together;
    and a little child will lead them.

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  1. Isaiah 11:6 Hebrew; Septuagint lion will feed