Isaiah 32:9 bbe — Give ear to my voice, you women who are living in comfort; give attention to my words, you daughters who have no fear o…

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"Give ear to my voice, you women who are living in comfort; give attention to my words, you daughters who have no fear of danger."

— Isaiah 32:9, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 32 — Context

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For the foolish man will say foolish things, having evil thoughts in his heart, working what is unclean, and talking falsely about the Lord, to keep food from him who is in need of it, and water from him whose soul is desiring it.

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The designs of the false are evil, purposing the destruction of the poor man by false words, even when he is in the right.

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But the noble-hearted man has noble purposes, and by these he will be guided.

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Give ear to my voice, you women who are living in comfort; give attention to my words, you daughters who have no fear of danger.

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In not much more than a year, you, who are not looking for evil, will be troubled: for the produce of the vine-gardens will be cut off, and there will be no getting in of the grapes.

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Be shaking with fear, you women who are living in comfort; be troubled, you who have no fear of danger: take off your robes and put on clothing of grief.

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Have sorrow for the fields, the pleasing fields, the fertile vine;

Isaiah 32:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:9 say?
Isaiah 32:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Give ear to my voice, you women who are living in comfort; give attention to my words, you daughters who have no fear of danger.”
Where is Isaiah 32:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 9.
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 32:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:9 in?
Isaiah 32:9 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 32:9?
Isaiah 32:9 reads (BBE): “Give ear to my voice, you women who are living in comfort; give attention to my words, you daughters who have no fear of danger.” 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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