The Citizens of God's Kingdom
Isaiah 33:15-16
He that walks righteously, and speaks uprightly; he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding of bribes…


I. THE CHARACTER of the true citizens of God's kingdom is expressed in general terms. "Walketh righteously"; "speaketh uprightly."

II. The DETAILS are given in which the character is revealed. "Despiseth the gain," &c.

(Prof J. Skinner, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;

WEB: He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—




Shutting the Eyes to Evil
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