6 For a achild will be born to us, a bson will be given to us; And the cgovernment will rest don His shoulders; And His name will be called eWonderful Counselor, fMighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

7 There will be ano end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the bthrone of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with cjustice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. dThe zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.

8 The Lord sends a message against Jacob, And it falls on Israel.

9 And all the people know it, That is, aEphraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, Asserting in pride and in barrogance of heart: