Isaiah 32:3-8

New International Reader's Version

³ Then the eyes of those who see won’t be closed anymore.
    The ears of those who hear will listen to the truth.
⁴ People who are afraid will know and understand.
    Tongues that stutter will speak clearly.
⁵ Foolish people won’t be considered noble anymore.
    Those who are worthless won’t be highly respected.
⁶ Foolish people say foolish things.
    Their minds are set on doing evil things.
They don’t do what is right.
    They tell lies about the Lord.
They don’t give hungry people any food.
    They don’t let thirsty people have any water.
⁷ Those who are worthless use sinful methods.
    They make evil plans against poor people.
They destroy them with their lies.
    They do it even when those people are right.
⁸ But those who are noble make noble plans.
    And by doing noble things they succeed.