Isaiah 32:8 web — But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things.

World English Bible

"But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things."

— Isaiah 32:8, World English Bible

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Isaiah 32 — Context

5

The fool will no longer be called noble, nor the scoundrel be highly respected.

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For the fool will speak folly, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice profanity, and to utter error against Yahweh, To make empty the soul of the hungry, and to cause the drink of the thirsty to fail.

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The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.

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But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things.

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Rise up, you women who are at ease! Hear my voice! You careless daughters, give ear to my speech!

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For days beyond a year you will be troubled, you careless women; for the vintage shall fail. The harvest won't come.

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Tremble, you women who are at ease! Be troubled, you careless ones! Strip yourselves, make yourselves naked, and put sackcloth on your waist.

Isaiah 32:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:8 say?
Isaiah 32:8 in the World English Bible reads: “But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things.”
Where is Isaiah 32:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 8.
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 32:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:8 in?
Isaiah 32:8 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 32:8?
Isaiah 32:8 reads (WEB): “But the noble devises noble things; and he will continue in noble things.” 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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