Translations
Modern
The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
Traditional
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
Literal
And the scoundrel—his vessels are evil—he counsels wicked plots to destroy the poor with deceptive words, even when the plea of the needy is just.
Latin
Fraudulenti vasa pessima sunt; ipse enim cogitationes concinnavit ad perdendos mites in sermone mendacii, cum loqueretur pauper judicium.
Original
Hebrew
English
The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
Notes
weapons … plots: See Proverbs 6:12, 18; 16:27; 24:8–9.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Dishonesty: General Scriptures Concerning Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Oppressions of Speaking: Evil Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Described