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but He will judge the poor righteously(A)
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with discipline(a) from His mouth,(B)
and He will kill the wicked(C)
with a command(b) from His lips.(D)
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Righteousness will be a belt around His loins;(E)
faithfulness will be a belt around His waist.(F)

Footnotes:

a. Isaiah 11:4: Lit the rod
b. Isaiah 11:4: Lit with the breath

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