Isaiah 32:1-8

1Look! A king is coming who will rule in a right and fair way. Honest leaders will rule under his authority.

2Each leader will be like a safe place to hide from strong winds and storms. He will be like streams of water in a desert. And he will be like the shadow of a great rock in a hot, dry land.

3At that time, everyone who has eyes will be able to see clearly. Everyone who has ears will be able to listen well.

4People who do things too quickly will stop and think first. Those who cannot speak well will be able to talk clearly.

5Nobody will praise a stupid person. Nobody will respect people who cheat others.

6Stupid people say silly things. They think of evil things that they can do. They live in a way that does not respect God. The things that they teach about the Lord are false. They keep food away from hungry people. They give no drink to thirsty people.

7Cruel people do evil things to deceive others. They think of ways that they can cheat their friends. They tell lies to give trouble to poor people. So poor people do not receive the justice that they deserve.

8But good people think of ways that they can be kind to others. They do the good things that they have decided to do.