Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Scoundrels use wicked methods, they make up evil schemes to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. New Living Translation The smooth tricks of scoundrels are evil. They plot crooked schemes. They lie to convict the poor, even when the cause of the poor is just. English Standard Version As for the scoundrel—his devices are evil; he plans wicked schemes to ruin the poor with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is right. Berean Standard Bible The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. King James Bible The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. New King James Version Also the schemes of the schemer are evil; He devises wicked plans To destroy the poor with lying words, Even when the needy speaks justice. New American Standard Bible As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He devises wicked schemes To destroy the poor with slander, Even though the needy one speaks what is right. NASB 1995 As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He devises wicked schemes To destroy the afflicted with slander, Even though the needy one speaks what is right. NASB 1977 As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He devises wicked schemes To destroy the afflicted with slander, Even though the needy one speaks what is right. Legacy Standard Bible As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He counsels wicked schemes To wreak destruction on the afflicted with lying words, Even though the needy one speaks justly. Amplified Bible As for the rogue, his weapons are evil; He conceives wicked plans To ruin the poor with lies, Even when the plea of the needy one is just and right. Christian Standard Bible The scoundrel’s weapons are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies, even when the poor person says what is right. Holman Christian Standard Bible The scoundrel’s weapons are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies, even when the poor says what is right. American Standard Version And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. Contemporary English Version Cruel people tell lies--they do evil things, and make cruel plans to destroy the poor and needy, even when they beg for justice. English Revised Version The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. GOD'S WORD® Translation The tricks of scoundrels are evil. They devise wicked plans in order to ruin poor people with lies, even when needy people plead for justice. Good News Translation A stupid person is evil and does evil things; he plots to ruin the poor with lies and to keep them from getting their rights. International Standard Version Furthermore, the crimes of bad people are evil; and they devise wicked schemes, destroying the poor with lying words, even when needy people plead a just cause. Majority Standard Bible The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. NET Bible A deceiver's methods are evil; he dreams up evil plans to ruin the poor with lies, even when the needy are in the right. New Heart English Bible The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right. Webster's Bible Translation The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. World English Bible The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked plans to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the miser—his instruments [are] evil, "" He has counseled wicked schemes, "" To corrupt the poor with lying sayings, "" Even when the needy speaks justly. Young's Literal Translation And the miser -- his instruments are evil, He hath counselled wicked devices, To corrupt the poor with lying sayings, Even when the needy speaketh justly. Smith's Literal Translation And the implements of the deceiver are evil: he will meditate counsels to destroy the humble with words of falsehood, and in the needy's speaking judgments. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe vessels of the deceitful are most wicked: for he hath framed devices to destroy the meek, with lying words, when the poor man speaketh judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version The tools of the deceitful are very wicked. For they have concocted plans to destroy the meek by lying words, though the poor speak judgment. New American Bible The deceits of the deceiver are evil, he plans devious schemes: To ruin the poor with lies, and the needy when they plead their case. New Revised Standard Version The villainies of villains are evil; they devise wicked devices to ruin the poor with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe instruments of the vain person are evil; he devises wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the testimony of the needy is right. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The instruments of the worthless are evil, and he conceives a plan to destroy the poor by lying words, and the word of the afflicted in judgment OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The instruments also of the churl are evil; He deviseth wicked devices To destroy the poor with lying words, And the needy when he speaketh right. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the counsel of the wicked will devise iniquity, to destroy the poor with unjust words, and ruin the cause of the poor in judgement. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Righteous King…6For a fool speaks foolishness; his mind plots iniquity. He practices ungodliness and speaks falsely about the LORD; he leaves the hungry empty and deprives the thirsty of drink. 7The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. 8But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.… Cross References Proverbs 6:12-14 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, / winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. / With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord. Micah 2:1-2 Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands. / They covet fields and seize them; they take away houses. They deprive a man of his home, a fellow man of his inheritance. Psalm 10:7-10 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue. / He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. / He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. ... Jeremiah 5:26-28 For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. / Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich. / They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. Amos 8:4-6 Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!” Proverbs 4:16-17 For they cannot sleep unless they do evil; they are deprived of slumber until they make someone fall. / For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. Psalm 36:3-4 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. / Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil. Ezekiel 22:29 The people of the land have practiced extortion and committed robbery. They have oppressed the poor and needy and have exploited the foreign resident without justice. Hosea 12:7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands. Proverbs 24:8 He who plots evil will be called a schemer. Matthew 23:14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. Mark 12:40 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” Luke 20:47 They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” James 5:1-6 Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. ... 2 Peter 2:3 In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Treasury of Scripture The instruments also of the churl are evil: he devises wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaks right. instruments Isaiah 1:23 Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. Isaiah 5:23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Jeremiah 5:26-28 For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men… deviseth Psalm 10:7-10 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity… Psalm 64:4-6 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not… Psalm 82:2-5 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah… lying Isaiah 59:3,4 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness… 1 Kings 21:10-14 And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die… Acts 6:11-13 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God… the needy speaketh right. Jump to Previous Afflicted Churl Corrupt Counselled Designs Destroy Devices Devises Deviseth Evil Humble Instruments Justly Lying Meek Methods Miser Needy Plea Poor Purposing Right Rogue Ruin Sayings Schemes Scoundrel Slander Speaketh Speaks Ways Weapons Wicked WordsJump to Next Afflicted Churl Corrupt Counselled Designs Destroy Devices Devises Deviseth Evil Humble Instruments Justly Lying Meek Methods Miser Needy Plea Poor Purposing Right Rogue Ruin Sayings Schemes Scoundrel Slander Speaketh Speaks Ways Weapons Wicked WordsIsaiah 32 1. The blessings of Christ's kingdom9. Desolation is foreshown 14. Restoration is promised to succeed The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; This phrase highlights the malicious intent and harmful actions of those who act deceitfully. In biblical context, "scoundrel" refers to individuals who are morally corrupt and engage in wickedness. The term "weapons" metaphorically represents the tools or strategies used by such individuals to cause harm. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of the wicked using deceit and manipulation, as seen in Psalms 10:7-10, where the wicked lie in wait to ambush the innocent. The destructive nature of these actions is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the moral decay and societal harm caused by such behavior. he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Scoundrel This term refers to a person who is morally corrupt and engages in deceitful and wicked behavior. In the context of Isaiah 32:7, the scoundrel is someone who plots against the vulnerable. 3. The Poor and Needy These are individuals who are economically disadvantaged and often marginalized in society. The verse highlights their vulnerability to exploitation by the wicked. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel during Isaiah's time. The social injustices and moral decay in Judah are often addressed in Isaiah's prophecies. 5. Prophetic Context Isaiah 32 is part of a larger prophetic vision concerning the future reign of righteousness and justice, contrasting the current state of corruption. Teaching Points The Nature of WickednessWickedness often involves deceit and exploitation, particularly targeting those who are vulnerable. Believers are called to recognize and oppose such behavior. God's Heart for Justice God cares deeply for the poor and needy, and He hears their just pleas. Christians are encouraged to advocate for justice and support those who are marginalized. The Call to Integrity Followers of Christ are called to live with integrity, avoiding deceitful schemes and instead promoting truth and righteousness. Awareness of Social Injustice Christians should be aware of social injustices in their communities and seek ways to address and rectify them, reflecting God's justice. The Role of Prayer Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking God's intervention in situations of injustice. Believers should pray for wisdom and courage to act justly.(7) To destroy the poor with lying words . . .--The words, though perfectly generic in their form, are probably not without an implied reference to those who had thus acted towards Isaiah himself, making even him an "offender for a word" (Isaiah 29:21).Verse 7. - The instruments. Mr. Cheyne translates, "the machinations," which gives a better sense; but the rendering is scarcely borne out by any parallel use of the term c'li in Scripture or elsewhere. C'li properly means "vessels," "weapons," "implements." He deviseth wicked devices; rather, he deviseth plots. The word "he" is emphatic. Unlike the fool, who passively does evil through thoughtlessness, the miser actively devises crafty plans against his fellow-men. He seeks to cheat the poor out of their rights by false witness (comp. Isaiah 1:17, 23; Isaiah 3:14, 15; Isaiah 5:28, etc.), Even when the needy speaketh right; i.e. "has right on his side." The translation in the text is to be preferred to that in the margin. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The weaponsכֵּלָ֣יו (kê·lāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of the scoundrel וְכֵלַ֖י (wə·ḵê·lay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3596: Stubborn are destructive; רָעִ֑ים (rā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil he ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are hatches יָעָ֔ץ (yā·‘āṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve plots זִמּ֣וֹת (zim·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2154: A plan, device, wickedness to destroy לְחַבֵּ֤ל (lə·ḥab·bêl) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2254: To wind tightly, to bind, a pledge, to pervert, destroy, to writhe in pain the poor עֲנִיִּים֙ (‘ă·nî·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6035: Poor, afflicted, humble, meek with lies, בְּאִמְרֵי־ (bə·’im·rê-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 561: Something said even when the plea וּבְדַבֵּ֥ר (ū·ḇə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue of the needy אֶבְי֖וֹן (’eḇ·yō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor is just. מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Isaiah 32:7 NIVIsaiah 32:7 NLT Isaiah 32:7 ESV Isaiah 32:7 NASB Isaiah 32:7 KJV Isaiah 32:7 BibleApps.com Isaiah 32:7 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 32:7 Chinese Bible Isaiah 32:7 French Bible Isaiah 32:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 32:7 The ways of the scoundrel are evil (Isa Isi Is) |
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