Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand. New Living Translation But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity. English Standard Version But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands. Berean Standard Bible But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. King James Bible But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. New King James Version But a generous man devises generous things, And by generosity he shall stand. New American Standard Bible But the noble person devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands. NASB 1995 But the noble man devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands. NASB 1977 But the noble man devises noble plans; And by noble plans he stands. Legacy Standard Bible But the noble man counsels noble plans; And by noble plans he rises up. Amplified Bible But the noble man conceives noble and magnificent things; And he stands by what is noble and magnificent. Christian Standard Bible But a noble person plans noble things; he stands up for noble causes. Holman Christian Standard Bible But a noble person plans noble things; he stands up for noble causes. American Standard Version But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue. Contemporary English Version But helpful people can always be trusted to make helpful plans. English Revised Version But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and in liberal things shall he continue. GOD'S WORD® Translation But honorable people act honorably and stand firm for what is honorable. Good News Translation But an honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right. International Standard Version But those who are decent plan noble things, and by noble deeds they stand." Majority Standard Bible But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. NET Bible An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security. New Heart English Bible But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the noble counseled noble things, "" And he rises up for noble things. Young's Literal Translation And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up. Smith's Literal Translation And the liberal will counsel liberal things, and upon liberal things shall he stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the prince will devise such things as are worthy of a prince, and he shah stand above the rulers. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, the prince will plan things that are worthy of a prince, and he will stand above the rulers. New American Bible But the noble plan noble deeds, and in noble deeds they persist. New Revised Standard Version But those who are noble plan noble things, and by noble things they stand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut a great person devises great things, and on his greatness shall he stand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a great one thinks on greatness, and on greatness he shall rise OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the liberal deviseth liberal things; And by liberal things shall he stand. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the godly have devised wise measures, and this counsel shall stand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Righteous King…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. 8But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Cross References Proverbs 11:25 A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 1 Timothy 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Psalm 112:5 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. Acts 20:35 In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. 2 Corinthians 8:2-3 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Treasury of Scripture But the liberal devises liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. the liberal 2 Samuel 9:1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? Job 31:16-21 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; … Psalm 112:9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. stand. Jump to Previous Continue Counselled Deeds Devises Deviseth Guided Liberal Makes Noble Plans Purposes Riseth Stand StandsJump to Next Continue Counselled Deeds Devises Deviseth Guided Liberal Makes Noble Plans Purposes Riseth Stand StandsIsaiah 32 1. The blessings of Christ's kingdom9. Desolation is foreshown 14. Restoration is promised to succeed But a noble man The Hebrew word for "noble" here is "נָדִיב" (nadiv), which conveys a sense of generosity, willingness, and nobility of character. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a noble man was not just someone of high social status but one who embodied virtues such as integrity, honor, and a commitment to righteousness. This phrase sets the stage for a contrast with the preceding verses, which describe the actions of fools and scoundrels. The noble man is a model of godly character, reflecting the heart of God in his actions and intentions. makes noble plans he stands up for worthy causes Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But a noble manוְנָדִ֖יב (wə·nā·ḏîḇ) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee makes יָעָ֑ץ (yā·‘āṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve honorable plans; נְדִיב֣וֹת (nə·ḏî·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee he וְה֖וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are stands up יָקֽוּם׃ (yā·qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against worthy causes. נְדִיב֥וֹת (nə·ḏî·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee Links Isaiah 32:8 NIVIsaiah 32:8 NLT Isaiah 32:8 ESV Isaiah 32:8 NASB Isaiah 32:8 KJV Isaiah 32:8 BibleApps.com Isaiah 32:8 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 32:8 Chinese Bible Isaiah 32:8 French Bible Isaiah 32:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 32:8 But the noble devises noble things (Isa Isi Is) |
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