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Isaiah 32:2

Isaiah 32:1 cpdv — Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment. "

— Isaiah 32:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 32 — Context

1

Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment.

2

And a man will be like someone hidden from the wind, who conceals himself from a storm, or like rivers of waters in a time of thirst, or like the shadow of a rock that juts out in a desert land.

3

The eyes of those who see will not be obscured, and the ears of those who hear will listen closely.

4

And the heart of the foolish will understand knowledge, and the tongue of those with impaired speech will speak quickly and plainly.

Isaiah 32:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:1 say?
Isaiah 32:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment. ”
Where is Isaiah 32:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 1.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 32:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:1 in?
Isaiah 32:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 32:1?
Isaiah 32:1 reads (CPDV): “ Behold, the king will reign in justice, and the princes will rule in judgment. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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