Isaiah 32:5 kjv — The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.

King James Version

"The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful."

— Isaiah 32:5, King James Version

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Isaiah 32 — Context

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And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.

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And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.

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The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

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The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.

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For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the Lord, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail.

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The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

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

Isaiah 32:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:5 say?
Isaiah 32:5 in the King James Version reads: “The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.”
Where is Isaiah 32:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 5.
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 32:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:5 in?
Isaiah 32:5 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 32:5?
Isaiah 32:5 reads (KJV): “The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.” 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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