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Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil--
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full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/isaiah/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Those who walk righteously and speak what is right, who reject gain from extortion and keep their hands from accepting bribes, who stop their ears against plots of murder and shut their eyes against contemplating evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who are honest and fair, who refuse to profit by fraud, who stay far away from bribes, who refuse to listen to those who plot murder, who shut their eyes to all enticement to do wrong—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, He who despises the gain of oppressions, Who gestures with his hands, refusing bribes, Who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, And shuts his eyes from seeing evil:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />One who walks righteously and speaks with integrity, One who rejects unjust gain And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; One who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes from looking at evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, He who rejects unjust gain And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes from looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He who walks righteously, and speaks with sincerity, He who rejects unjust gain, And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed, And shuts his eyes from looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly; He who rejects greedy gain of oppression, And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe; He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes from looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with integrity, Who rejects gain from fraud <i>and</i> from oppression, Who shakes his hand free from the taking of bribes, Who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed And shuts his eyes to avoid looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives righteously and speaks rightly, who refuses profit from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears from listening to murderous plots and shuts his eyes against evil schemes —<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives righteously and speaks rightly, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears from listening to murderous plots and shuts his eyes to avoid endorsing evil— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But there will be rewards for those who live right and tell the truth, for those who refuse to take money by force or accept bribes, for all who hate murder and violent crimes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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 looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The person who does what is right and speaks the truth will live. He rejects getting rich by extortion and refuses to take bribes. He refuses to listen to those who are plotting murders. He doesn't look for evil things to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You can survive if you say and do what is right. Don't use your power to cheat the poor and don't accept bribes. Don't join with those who plan to commit murder or to do other evil things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The one who walks righteously and has spoken sincere words, who rejects gain from extortion and waves his hand, rejecting bribes, who blocks his ears from hearing plots of murder and shuts his eyes against seeing evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who lives uprightly and speaks honestly; the one who refuses to profit from oppressive measures and rejects a bribe; the one who does not plot violent crimes and does not seek to harm others--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is walking righteously, "" And is speaking uprightly, "" Kicking against gain of oppressions, "" Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, "" Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, "" And shutting his eyes from looking on evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, And shutting his eyes from looking on evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He going in justice and speaking uprightness, rejecting in the plunder of oppression; shaking his hands from holding upon a gift, shutting his ear from the hearing of bloods, and binding up his eyes from looking upon evil;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that walketh in justices, and speaketh truth, that casteth away avarice by oppression, and shaketh his hands from all bribes, that stoppeth his ears lest he hear blood, and shutteth his eyes that he may see no evil. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The one who walks in justice and speaks the truth, who casts out avarice with oppression and shakes all bribes from his hands, who blocks his ears so that he may not listen to blood, and closes his eyes so that he may not see evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever walks righteously and speaks honestly, who spurns what is gained by oppression, Who waves off contact with a bribe, who stops his ears so as not to hear of bloodshed, who closes his eyes so as not to look on evil— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who walk righteously and speak uprightly, who despise the gain of oppression, who wave away a bribe instead of accepting it, who stop their ears from hearing of bloodshed and shut their eyes from looking on evil,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly; he who despises treachery and oppression, who refuses to accept a bribe, who stops his ears that he may not hear of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes that he may not see evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He who walks in righteousness and speaks integrity and hates deceit and oppression, and he shakes his hand from taking a bribe and stops his ears that he will not hear, and shuts his eyes that he would not see evil<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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 looking upon evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that walks in righteousness, speaking rightly, hating transgression and iniquity, and shaking his hands from gifts, stopping his ears that he should not hear the judgement of blood, shutting his eyes that he should not see injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/33-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=6978" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">The LORD is Exalted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?” <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">He who walks</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣə·ḏā·qō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">righteously</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wə·ḏō·ḇêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and speaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/4339.htm" title="4339: mê·šā·rîm (N-mp) -- Evenness, uprightness, equity. From yashar; evenness, i.e. prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. rectitude.">with sincerity,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3988.htm" title="3988: mō·’ês (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To spurn, to disappear. A primitive root; to spurn; also to disappear.">who refuses</a> <a href="/hebrew/1215.htm" title="1215: bə·ḇe·ṣa‘ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit. From batsa'; plunder; by extension, gain.">gain</a> <a href="/hebrew/4642.htm" title="4642: ma·‘ă·šaq·qō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Extortionate act. From ashaq; oppression.">from extortion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">whose hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5287.htm" title="5287: nō·‘êr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shake, shake out or off. A primitive root; to tumble about.">never</a> <a href="/hebrew/8551.htm" title="8551: mit·tə·mōḵ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close.">takes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7810.htm" title="7810: baš·šō·ḥaḏ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A present, bribe. From shachad; a donation.">a bribe,</a> <a href="/hebrew/331.htm" title="331: ’ō·ṭêm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To shut, shut up. A primitive root; to close; by analology to contract.">who stops</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: ’ā·zə·nōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear.">his ears</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: miš·šə·mō·a‘ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: dā·mîm (N-mp) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">murderous plots</a> <a href="/hebrew/6105.htm" title="6105: wə·‘ō·ṣêm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to bind fast, i.e. Close; intransitively, to be powerful or numerous; denominatively to crunch the bones.">and shuts</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nāw (N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">his eyes tightly</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: mê·rə·’ō·wṯ (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: bə·rā‘ (Prep-b:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil—</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1-5</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-4</a></span><br />Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? / He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23-27</a></span><br />Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. / Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. / Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a></span><br />But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">1 John 3:3</a></span><br />And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25-32</a></span><br />Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another. / “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-1.htm">2 Corinthians 7:1</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5-10</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a></span><br />Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that walks righteously, and speaks uprightly; he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding of bribes, that stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from seeing evil;</p><p class="hdg">that walketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-1.htm">Isaiah 56:1,2</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation <i>is</i> near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? … </p><p class="hdg">righteously.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/5-7.htm">Nehemiah 5:7-13</a></b></br> Then I consulted with myself, and I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-13.htm">Job 31:13-25</a></b></br> If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/3-12.htm">Luke 3:12-14</a></b></br> Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? … </p><p class="hdg">oppressions.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-6.htm">Exodus 23:6-9</a></b></br> Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Numbers 16:15</a></b></br> And Moses was very wroth, and said unto the LORD, Respect not thou their offering: I have not taken one ass from them, neither have I hurt one of them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/16-19.htm">Deuteronomy 16:19</a></b></br> Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.</p><p class="hdg">stoppeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-7</a></b></br> And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8-11</a></b></br> Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not <i>smite</i> him the second time… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29-31</a></b></br> If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: … </p><p class="hdg">blood.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-37.htm">Psalm 119:37</a></b></br> Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; <i>and</i> quicken thou me in thy way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-10.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-21.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-23.htm">Bribe</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Bribes</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Despises</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-17.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">Extortion</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-24.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-7.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-13.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-2.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-1.htm">Oppressions</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">Refusing</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Rejects</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-11.htm">Shaketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-22.htm">Shuts</a> <a href="/psalms/5-9.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Stoppeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-8.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-1.htm">Unjust</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-3.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-3.htm">Walks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/amos/5-10.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-3.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-33.htm">Bribe</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-12.htm">Bribes</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-22.htm">Despises</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-22.htm">Despiseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-5.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-17.htm">Extortion</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-17.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-11.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-11.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-2.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Oppressions</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-18.htm">Refusing</a> <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Rejects</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-4.htm">Righteously</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-21.htm">Shaketh</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-8.htm">Shuts</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Stoppeth</a> <a href="/hosea/7-4.htm">Stops</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Unjust</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-2.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Walketh</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-8.htm">Walks</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">God's judgments against the enemies of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-13.htm">The consternation of sinners, and privileges of the godly</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Hebrew context, walking was a metaphor for one's way of life or conduct. To walk righteously implies living in accordance with God's laws and moral principles. This reflects a life of integrity and obedience, aligning one's actions with divine standards. Historically, righteousness was not just a personal attribute but a communal expectation, essential for maintaining covenantal relationships with God.<p><b>and speaks with sincerity</b><br />The Hebrew word for "sincerity" is "mesharim," which conveys the idea of straightness or uprightness. Speaking with sincerity involves honesty and truthfulness, reflecting a heart aligned with God's truth. In a world where deceit was common, especially among leaders and prophets, sincerity was a mark of true faithfulness to God. This phrase emphasizes the importance of integrity in communication, a value deeply rooted in the biblical tradition.<p><b>who refuses gain from extortion</b><br />"Refuses gain from extortion" highlights a rejection of unjust profit. The Hebrew term for extortion, "ma'ashaq," refers to oppression or exploitation. In ancient times, extortion was a common practice among the powerful, who would exploit the vulnerable for personal gain. This phrase calls for ethical financial practices and a commitment to justice, reflecting God's concern for the oppressed and His call for His people to act justly.<p><b>whose hand never takes a bribe</b><br />The prohibition against taking a bribe is a recurring theme in the Bible, as seen in the Hebrew word "shochad," meaning bribe. Bribery undermines justice and corrupts the judicial system, which was central to maintaining order in Israelite society. This phrase underscores the importance of impartiality and fairness, virtues that are essential for leaders and judges who are called to reflect God's justice.<p><b>who stops his ears against murderous plots</b><br />Stopping one's ears against murderous plots involves a conscious decision to reject violence and conspiracy. The Hebrew context here suggests an active resistance to participating in or condoning harm against others. This phrase calls for a commitment to peace and the protection of life, aligning with the biblical commandment against murder and the broader scriptural theme of valuing human life.<p><b>and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil</b><br />Shutting one's eyes against contemplating evil signifies a deliberate avoidance of sinful thoughts and actions. The Hebrew word for evil, "ra," encompasses a wide range of immoral behaviors. This phrase encourages vigilance in guarding one's mind and heart against temptation, reflecting the biblical call to holiness and purity. It serves as a reminder of the importance of inner transformation and the pursuit of godliness in every aspect of life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15, 16) <span class= "bld">He that walketh righteously . . .</span>--The answer to the question shows that the words point not to endless punishments, but to the infinite holiness of God. The man who is true and just in all his dealings can dwell in closest fellowship with that holiness which is to others as a consuming fire. To him it is a protection and defence, a "rock fortress," in which he can dwell securely, where he will find all that he needs for the sustenance of soul and body, the bread and the water of life. The picture of the righteous man is in part an echo, probably a conscious echo, of Psalms 15, 24<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that walketh righteously</span>, etc. The prophet answers the question which he has supposed to be asked. None can endure the revelation of the presence of God but the holy and the upright - "he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully" (<a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4</a>; comp. 15:2-5). Uprightness is then explained as consisting in six things mainly - <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> Just conduct; <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> righteous speech; <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> hatred of oppression; . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/33-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He who walks</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteously</span><br /><span class="heb">צְדָק֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḏā·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and speaks</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדֹבֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏō·ḇêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with sincerity,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mê·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4339.htm">Strong's 4339: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who refuses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹאֵ֞ס</span> <span class="translit">(mō·’ês)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3988.htm">Strong's 3988: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spurn, to disappear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gain</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֶ֣צַע</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇe·ṣa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1215.htm">Strong's 1215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from extortion,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲשַׁקּ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·šaq·qō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4642.htm">Strong's 4642: </a> </span><span class="str2">Extortionate act</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose hand</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפָּיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(kap·pāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">never</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹעֵ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(nō·‘êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5287.htm">Strong's 5287: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shake, shake out or off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">takes</span><br /><span class="heb">מִתְּמֹ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mit·tə·mōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8551.htm">Strong's 8551: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a bribe,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשֹּׁ֔חַד</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šō·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7810.htm">Strong's 7810: </a> </span><span class="str2">A present, bribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who stops</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹטֵ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ṭêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_331.htm">Strong's 331: </a> </span><span class="str2">To close, to contract</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his ears</span><br /><span class="heb">אָזְנוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·zə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_241.htm">Strong's 241: </a> </span><span class="str2">Broadness, the ear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְּׁמֹ֣עַ</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šə·mō·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">murderous plots</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּמִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(dā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shuts</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֹצֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ō·ṣêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6105.htm">Strong's 6105: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his eyes tightly</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵינָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרְא֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rə·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָֽע׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/33-15.htm">Isaiah 33:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 33:15 He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 33:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 33:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>