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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 32:6

For the vile person will speak villany , etc.; rather, for the fool speaketh folly , and his heart doeth wickedness , practising profanity and uttering error against Jehocab , making empty the soul of the hungry—yea , the drink of the thirsty will he cause to fail . The prophet seems to have the portrait of Nabal in his mind, and to take him as the type of a class. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 32:7

The instruments . Mr. Cheyne translates, "the machinations," which gives a better sense; but the rendering is scarcely borne out by any parallel use of the term c'li in Scripture or elsewhere. C'li properly means "vessels," "weapons," "implements." He deviseth wicked devices ; rather, he deviseth plots . The word "he" is emphatic. Unlike the fool, who passively does evil through thoughtlessness, the niggard actively devises crafty plans against his fellow-men. He seeks to cheat the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 32:8

By liberal things shall he stand ; or, to liberal things . The Hebrew will bear either sense. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 32:8

The stability of liberal men. "The liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand," or, "be established." It is quite possible that Isaiah had in mind the good King Hezekiah, of whom very noble and generous things are narrated in 2 Chronicles 30:22-26 . Passing away to Messianic times, we are to see that the true subjects of Messiah, the ideal Prince, the King who reigns in righteousness, will be distinguished by a noble-minded benevolence, contriving and persevering... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:6

For the vile person - Hebrew, ‘The fool.’ This word more properly expresses the idea than ‘vile person.’ The Hebrews Used the name fool to denote not only one destitute of understanding, but a knave, a dishonest man - regarding sin as the highest folly (see 1Sa 25:25; 2 Samuel 3:33; Job 2:10).Will speak villainy - Hebrew, ‘Will speak folly.’ That is, he will act in accordance with his nature; it is his nature to speak folly, and he will do it. Under a wicked and unjust administration such... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:7

The instruments also - In the Hebrew here there is a paronomasia which cannot be imitated in a translation. The word ‘instruments’ here denotes evidently the means by which the churl accomplishes his object; whether it be by words, by judicial decisions, or by crafty devices. This is also a kind of proverbial expression, and is given as a further reason why such a person would not be employed by a wise and virtuous prince.Are evil - He will make use of any unprincipled means, any wicked plan or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:8

But the liberal - This seems also to have the force of a proverbial expression. The word ‘liberal’ means generous, noble, large-hearted, benevolent; a man of large views and of public spirit; a man above covetousness, avarice, and self-seeking; a man who is willing to devote himself to the welfare of his country, and to the interests of his fellow-men. It is implied here that such persons would be selected to administer the affairs of the government I under the wise and virtuous prince of whom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 32:5-6

Isaiah 32:5-6. The vile person Base and worthless men; shall be no more called liberal Shall no longer be reputed honourable, because of their high and honourable places, but wickedness shall be discovered wherever it is, and virtue manifested and rewarded. Nor the churl said to be bountiful The sordid and covetous man; but under this one vice all vices are understood, as under the opposite virtue of bountifulness all virtues are comprehended. For the vile person will speak villany ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 32:7-8

Isaiah 32:7-8. The instruments also of the churl are evil Hebrew, כלי , the vessels. It is a word of a very general signification among the Hebrews, and signifies any person or thing which is employed in a man’s service. The sense is, that such covetous or wicked princes most willingly choose and employ wicked men in their affairs, because such men will, without any regard to conscience or justice: serve all their exorbitant desires. It includes, however, his counsels, practices, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 32:1-20

A kingdom of righteousness (32:1-20)Looking beyond the victory over the Assyrians, Isaiah sees the day when the people of God are under the rule of an ideal government. At the head of this government is a king whose chief officials share his characteristics of integrity, justice and mercy. Together they give their people protection and contentment (32:1-2).In such a kingdom the people as a whole reflect in their lives the qualities of their rulers. They have a desire to know more of God and his... read more

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