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The boots of the invading army
    and all their bloodstained clothing
    will be destroyed by fire.
A child is born to us!
    A son is given to us!
    And he will be our ruler.
He will be called, “Wonderful[a] Counselor,”
    “Mighty God,” “Eternal Father,”
    “Prince of Peace.”
(A)His royal power will continue to grow;
    his kingdom will always be at peace.
He will rule as King David's successor,
    basing his power on right and justice,
    from now until the end of time.
The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful; or Wise.

Every warrior’s boot used in battle
    and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,(A)
    will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,(B)
    to us a son is given,(C)
    and the government(D) will be on his shoulders.(E)
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor,(F) Mighty God,(G)
    Everlasting(H) Father,(I) Prince of Peace.(J)
Of the greatness of his government(K) and peace(L)
    there will be no end.(M)
He will reign(N) on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice(O) and righteousness(P)
    from that time on and forever.(Q)
The zeal(R) of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.

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