Isaiah 32:4 “The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tong…”

Isaiah 32:4

The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

World English Bible

The heart of the rash will understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers will be ready to speak plainly.

American Standard Version

And the heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the heart of the foolish shall vnderstand knowledge, and the tongue of the stutters shalbe ready to speake distinctly.

Darby Translation

and the heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

Young's Literal Translation

And the heart of those hastened Understandeth to know, And the tongue of stammerers hasteth to speak clearly.

Bible in Basic English

The man of sudden impulses will become wise in heart, and he whose tongue is slow will get the power of talking clearly.

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Cross references

“heart”

Isaiah 29:24 Nehemiah 8:8–12 Matthew 11:25 Matthew 16:17 Acts 6:7 Acts 26:9–11

Isaiah 29:24 · BSB

Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.”

Nehemiah 8:8–12 · BSB

So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Matthew 16:17 · BSB

Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.

Acts 6:7 · BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 26:9–11 · BSB

So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

“the tongue”

Exodus 4:11 Song of Solomon 7:9 Acts 2:4–12 Acts 4:13 Luke 21:14 Luke 21:15

Exodus 4:11 · BSB

And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

Song of Solomon 7:9 · BSB

and your mouth like the finest wine. The Bride May it flow smoothly to my beloved, gliding gently over lips and teeth.

Acts 2:4–12 · BSB

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

Acts 4:13 · BSB

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.

Luke 21:14 · BSB

So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

Luke 21:15 · BSB

For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen.

5No longer will a fool be called noble, nor a scoundrel be respected.

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