32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

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32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do(A)—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;

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13 Then the king said to the wise men, which knew the times, (for so was the king's manner toward all that knew law and judgment:

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13 Since it was customary for the king to consult experts in matters of law and justice, he spoke with the wise men who understood the times(A)

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And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

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He will be the sure foundation for your times,
    a rich store of salvation(A) and wisdom and knowledge;
    the fear(B) of the Lord is the key to this treasure.[a](C)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 33:6 Or is a treasure from him

The Lord's voice crieth unto the city, and the man of wisdom shall see thy name: hear ye the rod, and who hath appointed it.

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Israel’s Guilt and Punishment

Listen! The Lord is calling to the city—
    and to fear your name is wisdom—
    “Heed the rod(A) and the One who appointed it.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Micah 6:9 The meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.

57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

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57 “Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

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