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Isaiah 33:15

King James Version (KJV)

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He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;

Isaiah 33:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 33:15

Theological / Devotional

Walketh righteously. Compare the answers given here with those of the psalmist in Ps. 15:2–5; 24:4. To be sure, righteousness is fundamentally a matter of the heart and the mind, but a man must also “walk in the light” (1 John 1:7). Right attitudes will be reflected in right words and deeds.

The gain of oppressions. Assyria had secured its wealth by oppressing weaker nations. But many in Jerusalem and Judah had amassed their fortunes in much the same manner (see on ch. 5:7).

Shaketh his hands. That is, in a gesture indicating refusal to participate in illicit rewards.

Stoppeth his ears. That is, refuses to participate in plots against the lives of innocent persons.

Shutteth his eyes. The Lord is of “purer eyes than to behold evil” (Hab. 1:13). Those who serve Him will not countenance evil in any form.

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