Isaiah 32:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The mind of the rash will understand knowledge, and the tongue of stammerers will speak fluently and clearly.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the heart{H3824} of the rash{H4116} shall understand{H995} knowledge,{H1847} and the tongue{H3956} of the stammerers{H5926} shall be ready{H4116} to speak{H1696} plainly.{H6703}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The heart{H3824} also of the rash{H4116}{(H8737)} shall understand{H995}{(H8799)} knowledge{H1847}, and the tongue{H3956} of the stammerers{H5926} shall be ready{H4116}{(H8762)} to speak{H1696}{(H8763)} plainly{H6703}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    The hert of the vnwise, shal attayne to knowlege, and the vnparfite tuge shal speake planely and distinctly.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the heart of the foolish shall vnderstand knowledge, and the tongue of the stutters shalbe ready to speake distinctly.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    The heart of the vnwyse shall attayne to knowledge, and the vnperfect tongue shall speake playnely and distinctly.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The heart also of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the heart of those hastened Understandeth to know, And the tongue of stammerers hasteth to speak clearly.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The man of sudden impulses will become wise in heart, and he whose tongue is slow will get the power of talking clearly.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The heart of the rash will understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers will be ready to speak plainly.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The mind that acts rashly will possess discernment and the tongue that stutters will speak with ease and clarity.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 29:24 : 24 Those who are confused in spirit will gain understanding, and those who complain will learn instruction.
  • Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'
  • Matt 16:17 : 17 Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
  • Luke 21:14-15 : 14 Therefore, make up your minds not to prepare your defense beforehand. 15 For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
  • Acts 2:4-9 : 4 They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak. 5 Now there were devout Jews residing in Jerusalem, from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in their own language. 7 They were astonished and amazed, saying, 'Aren't all these who are speaking Galileans?' 8 How is it that each of us hears them in our native language where we were born? 9 Parthians, Medes, Elamites, residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene, visitors from Rome, 11 both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues! 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, asking one another, 'What does this mean?'
  • Acts 4:13 : 13 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated, ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized that they had been with Jesus.
  • Acts 6:7 : 7 So the word of God spread. The number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.
  • Acts 26:9-9 : 9 Indeed, I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 And that is what I did in Jerusalem. I locked up many of the saints in prison, having received authority from the chief priests. And when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. 11 I punished them often in all the synagogues, trying to force them to blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I persecuted them even to foreign cities.
  • Gal 1:23 : 23 They only heard the report: 'The one who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.'
  • Exod 4:11 : 11 The LORD said to him, 'Who gave human beings their mouths? Or who makes them mute, deaf, seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?
  • Neh 8:8-9 : 8 They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was being read. 9 Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all of them, 'This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.' For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Nehemiah said, 'Go and celebrate with rich foods and sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.' 11 The Levites calmed all the people by saying, 'Be still, for this is a holy day. Do not grieve.' 12 Then all the people went to eat, drink, send portions of food, and celebrate with great joy because they understood the words that had been made known to them.
  • Song 7:9 : 9 I said, 'I will climb the palm tree and take hold of its branches.' Let your breasts be like clusters of the vine, the fragrance of your breath like apples.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 3 The eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen attentively.

  • 11 Indeed, with stammering lips and another tongue, He will speak to this people.

  • 19 You will no longer see the arrogant people, a people of obscure speech you cannot understand, of stammering tongue that you cannot comprehend.

  • 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • 3 My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.

  • 72%

    31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Isa 32:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5 No longer will a fool be called noble, nor the miser said to be generous.

    6 For the fool speaks folly, and his heart inclines toward wickedness: to practice ungodliness and to speak error about the Lord, leaving the hungry unsatisfied and depriving the thirsty of drink.

  • 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • 21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • 15 The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • 14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • 10 Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding?

  • 23 A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • 3 The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • 30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Isa 35:5-6
    2 verses
    69%

    5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped.

    6 Then the lame will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing for joy. For waters will break forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

  • 27 The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

  • 18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

  • 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • 8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.

  • 9 They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.

  • 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

  • 16 If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • 3 both low and high, rich and poor alike.

  • 24 Those who are confused in spirit will gain understanding, and those who complain will learn instruction.

  • 4 For you have closed their hearts to understanding; therefore, you will not exalt them.

  • Prov 8:5-6
    2 verses
    68%

    5 Understand prudence, you simple ones; and you fools, gain a discerning heart.

    6 Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.

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    13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • 4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

  • 3 For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

  • 29 Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • 20 A crooked heart will not find good, and the one with a deceitful tongue will fall into trouble.

  • 2 So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • 16 Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • 24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and keep corrupt speech far from you.

  • 12 Apply your heart to discipline, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

  • 27 On that day, your mouth will be opened to speak with the fugitive, and you will no longer be silent. You will be a sign to them, and they will know that I am the Lord.

  • 9 In the same way, unless you speak intelligible words through your tongue, how will anyone understand what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.

  • 26 I will make your tongue stick to the roof of your mouth so that you will be silent and unable to rebuke them, for they are a rebellious house.

  • 1 To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

  • 4 To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

  • 18 O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I have called out to you. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them be silent in the grave.

  • 10 The voices of nobles quieted, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths.

  • 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.