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And a scoundrel, his weapons are evil;
    he plans evil devices
to ruin the poor with words of deception
    even[a] when the speech of the needy is right.
But[b] the nobleman plans noble things,
    and he stands upon noble things.

Against the Carefree Women

Women who are at ease, rise up; hear my voice!
    Carefree daughters, listen to my word!

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:7 Or “and”
  2. Isaiah 32:8 Or “And”

Scoundrels use wicked methods,(A)
    they make up evil schemes(B)
to destroy the poor with lies,
    even when the plea of the needy(C) is just.(D)
But the noble make noble plans,
    and by noble deeds(E) they stand.(F)

The Women of Jerusalem

You women(G) who are so complacent,
    rise up and listen(H) to me;
you daughters who feel secure,(I)
    hear what I have to say!

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