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Homiletic Review
Isaiah 33:15-16
He that walks righteously, and speaks uprightly; he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding of bribes…


1. It is not essential that a man should know all things; some knowledge is hurtful.

2. Thought moulds character: As a man thinketh, so is he.

3. The press should enlarge upon helpful knowledge, and give the least space to reports of depravity.

4. Hope, faith, visions of beauty and of virtue, are powerful educators.

(Homiletic Review.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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;

WEB: 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 blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—




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