Isaiah 32:8
But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.In other versions
But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
ASV
But the noble-hearted man has noble purposes, and by these he will be guided.
BBE
But the noble deviseth noble things; and to noble things doth he stand.
DBY
But the noble devises noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
WEB
And the noble counselled noble things, And he for noble things riseth up.
YLT
But the liberal devises liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
ENG
But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
WBT
But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.
BSB
In context
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.
10Many days and years shall ye be troubled, ye careless women: for the vintage shall fail, the gathering shall not come.