Isaiah 32:5–8

5 A fool will no longer be called a noble,u

nor a scoundrel said to be important.

6 For a fool speaks foolishness

and his mind plots iniquity.

He lives in a godless way

and speaks falsely about the Lord.

He leaves the hungry empty

and deprives the thirsty of drink.v

7 The scoundrel’s weapons are destructive;

he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies,

even when the poor person says what is right.

8 But a noble person plans noble things;

he stands up for noble causes.