Isaiah 32:8

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And a noble counsels noble things, and he for noble things will stand.

Latin

Princeps vero ea quæ digna sunt principe cogitabit, et ipse super duces stabit.

Hebrew

English

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

Theme notes and profiles

2 Samuel 9:1–13
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
Acts 11:29–30
So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
Proverbs 11:24–25
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
2 Corinthians 9:6–11
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
2 Corinthians 8:2
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
Acts 9:39
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 them.
Luke 6:33–35
If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.
Job 31:16–21
If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,