Isaiah 32:7

"For the fool will speak folly, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice profanity, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and to cause the drink of the thirsty to fail."

Key Reflection

This verse describes how a fool speaks and acts in ways that are harmful and contrary to God's will. The fool not only fails to provide for others but also actively diminishes their spiritual and physical well-being, illustrating the destructive nature of foolishness in both personal and communal contexts.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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 device, to accomplish his purpose. “With lying words.” With false representations; or with deceitful promises and assurances.

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