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 · 2000

But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But the noble-hearted man has noble purposes, and by these he will be guided.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But the prince will devise such things as are worthy of a prince, and he shall stand above the rulers.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand.

Context

v.7And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

v.8This passage

v.9Rise up, ye women that are at ease, andhear my voice; ye careless daughters, give ear unto my speech.

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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