And word came to the family of David that Aram had put up its tents in Ephraim. And the king's heart, and the hearts of his people, were moved, like the trees of the wood shaking in the wind.

And he said, Give ear now, O family of David: is it not enough that you are driving men to disgust? will you do the same to my God?

Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.

Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.

And you saw all the broken places in the wall of the town of David: and you got together the waters of the lower pool.

And I will give the key of the family of David into his care; and what he keeps open will be shut by no one, and what he keeps shut no one will make open.

Ho! Ariel, Ariel, the town against which David made war; put year to year, let the feasts come round:

And I will make war on you like David, and you will be shut in by earthworks, and I will make towers round you.

For I will keep this town safe, for my honour, and for the honour of my servant David.

Go to Hezekiah, and say, The Lord, the God of David, your father, says, Your prayer has come to my ears, and I have seen your weeping: see, I will give you fifteen more years of life.

Give ear, and come to me, take note with care, so that your souls may have life: and I will make an eternal agreement with you, even the certain mercies of David.