Isaiah 32:7 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
5The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.
6For 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.
7The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
8But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
9Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 12:5
Both verses contrast the actions of the wicked with the righteous.
Isaiah 10:2
Similar themes of oppression and deceit are present.
Matthew 23:14
Jesus condemns similar behaviors of deceit and exploitation.
Source: Isaiah 32:7