Isaiah 33:15 · KJV
"He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;"
King James Version
What does Isaiah 33:15 mean? →Passage Context
13Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
14The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
17Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
Reflection Questions
1
What does walking righteously look like in your life?
2
How do you respond to temptations of greed or corruption?
3
When have you stood up against wrongdoing?
Life Application
integrity
Make a commitment to act with integrity in your daily decisions, even when it's challenging.
justice
Look for opportunities to advocate for those who are oppressed or marginalized in your community.
Connection to Jesus
character of jesus
This verse describes the qualities of a righteous person, which reflect the character of Jesus, who embodies righteousness and integrity.
See also: Matthew 5:6
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