Isaiah 32:8 “But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.”

Isaiah 32:8

But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

World English Bible

But the noble devises noble things, and he will continue in noble things.

American Standard Version

But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the liberall man will deuise of liberall things, and he will continue his liberalitie.

Darby Translation

But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand.

Young's Literal Translation

And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.

Bible in Basic English

But the noble-hearted man has noble purposes, and by these he will be guided.

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Cross references

“the liberal”

2 Samuel 9:1–13 Job 31:16–21 Psalm 112:9 Luke 6:33–35 Acts 9:39 2 Corinthians 8:2

2 Samuel 9:1–13 · BSB

Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

Job 31:16–21 · BSB

If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Luke 6:33–35 · BSB

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

Acts 9:39 · BSB

So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with th…

2 Corinthians 8:2 · BSB

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

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

In context

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.

9Stand up, you complacent women; listen to me. Give ear to my word, you overconfident daughters.

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