Isaiah 32:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.”
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BSBPD
“But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Isaiah 32:8 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 9:1Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
- Job 31:16If I have denied the desires of the poor or allowed the widow’s eyes to fail,
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Proverbs 11:24One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
- Luke 6:33If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.
- Acts 9:39So 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.
- Acts 11:29So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 9:6Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
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