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A deceiver’s methods are evil;[a]
he dreams up evil plans[b]
to ruin the poor with lies,
even when the needy are in the right.[c]
An honorable man makes honorable plans;
his honorable character gives him security.[d]

The Lord Will Give True Security

You complacent[e] women,
get up and listen to me!
You carefree[f] daughters,
pay attention to what I say!

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:7 tn Heb “as for a deceiver, his implements [or “weapons”] are evil.”
  2. Isaiah 32:7 tn Or “he plans evil things”; NIV “he makes up evil schemes.”
  3. Isaiah 32:7 tn Heb “to ruin the poor with words of falsehood, even when the needy speak what is just.”
  4. Isaiah 32:8 tn Heb “and he upon honorable things stands.”
  5. Isaiah 32:9 tn Or “self-assured”; NASB, NRSV “who are at ease.”
  6. Isaiah 32:9 tn Or “self-confident”; NAB “overconfident.”

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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