Isaiah 32:8
What does Isaiah 32:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 32:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But the noble-hearted man has noble purposes, and by these he will be guided.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But the prince will devise such things as are worthy of a prince, and he shall stand above the rulers.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 11:29
And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judæa:
- Proverbs 11:24
There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
- 2 Samuel 9:1
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?
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