I will again bring a conqueror
against you who live in Mareshah.
The nobility of Israel will come to Adullam.

You hate good and love evil.
You tear off people’s skin
and strip their flesh from their bones.

He will stand and shepherd them
in the strength of Yahweh,
in the majestic name of Yahweh His God.
They will live securely,
for then His greatness will extend
to the ends of the earth.

Mankind, He has told you what is good
and what it is the Lord requires of you:
to act justly,
to love faithfulness,
and to walk humbly with your God.

Shepherd Your people with Your staff,
the flock that is Your possession.
They live alone in a woodland
surrounded by pastures.
Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead
as in ancient times.

Who is a God like You,
removing iniquity and passing over rebellion
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not hold on to His anger forever,
because He delights in faithful love.

You will show loyalty to Jacob
and faithful love to Abraham,
as You swore to our fathers
from days long ago.