1 After this a star will rise to you from Jacob in peace, and a man will arise from my descendants like the sun of righteousness, walking with the children of men in gentleness and righteousness, and no sin will be found in him. 2 The heavens will be opened to him to pour out the spirit, the blessing of the Holy Father, and he will pour out the spirit of grace on you.⁠a You will be true sons to him, and you will walk in his commandments from first to last.⁠b 3 This is the Branch of God Most High, the Fountain that gives life to all. Then the scepter of my kingdom will shine out, and from your root a stem will arise, and from it a rod of righteousness will grow for the Gentiles, to judge and to save all who call on the Lord.