Isaiah 33:15 “He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain f…”

Isaiah 33:15

He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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;

World English Bible

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 bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—

American Standard Version

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil:

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee that walketh in iustice, and speaketh righteous things, refusing gaine of oppression, shaking his handes from taking of gifts, stopping his eares from hearing of blood, and shutting his eyes from seeing euill.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, And shutting his eyes from looking on evil,

Bible in Basic English

He whose ways are true, and whose words are upright; he who gives no thought to the profits of false acts, whose hands have not taken rewards, who will have no part in putting men to death, and whose eyes are shut against evil;

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Cross references

“that walketh”

1 John 3:7 Psalm 1:1–3 Psalm 106:3 Romans 2:7 Ezekiel 18:15–17 Luke 1:6

1 John 3:7 · BSB

Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Psalm 1:1–3 · BSB

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

Psalm 106:3 · BSB

Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Ezekiel 18:15–17 · BSB

He does not eat at the mountain or look to the idols of the house of Israel. He does not defile his neighbor’s wife.

Luke 1:6 · BSB

Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and decrees of the Lord.

“righteously”

Luke 19:8 James 5:4 Nehemiah 5:7–13 Job 31:13–25 Luke 3:12–14

Luke 19:8 · BSB

But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

James 5:4 · BSB

Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

Nehemiah 5:7–13 · BSB

and after serious thought I rebuked the nobles and officials, saying, “You are exacting usury from your own brothers!” So I called a large assembly against them

Job 31:13–25 · BSB

If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,

Luke 3:12–14 · BSB

Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”

“shaketh”

Deuteronomy 16:19 Acts 8:18–23 2 Peter 2:14–16 Numbers 16:15 1 Samuel 12:3 Jeremiah 5:26–28

Deuteronomy 16:19 · BSB

Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Acts 8:18–23 · BSB

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

2 Peter 2:14–16 · BSB

Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed.

Numbers 16:15 · BSB

Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”

1 Samuel 12:3 · BSB

Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I wi…

Jeremiah 5:26–28 · BSB

For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.

“stoppeth”

Ephesians 5:11–13 Psalm 26:9–11 1 Samuel 24:4–7 1 Samuel 26:8–11 Job 31:29–31 Psalm 26:4–6

Ephesians 5:11–13 · BSB

Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

Psalm 26:9–11 · BSB

Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,

1 Samuel 24:4–7 · BSB

So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corne…

1 Samuel 26:8–11 · BSB

Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!”

Job 31:29–31 · BSB

If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—

Psalm 26:4–6 · BSB

I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.

“shutteth”

Psalm 119:37

Psalm 119:37 · BSB

Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.

Also

Isaiah 58:8

Isaiah 58:8 · BSB

Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.

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

In context

14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”

16he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

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