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And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the [a]meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. But the noble deviseth noble things; and [b]in noble things shall he continue.

Rise up, ye women that are at ease, and hear my voice; ye [c]careless daughters, give ear unto my speech.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 32:7 Or, poor
  2. Isaiah 32:8 Or, by liberal things shall he stand
  3. Isaiah 32:9 Hebrew confident.

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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