Verse Comparison: Isaiah 32:7
American Standard Version
And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
Amplified® Bible
The instruments {and} methods of the fraudulent {and} greedy [for gain] are evil; he devises wicked devices to ruin the poor {and} the lowly with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is just {and} right.
Contemporary English Version
Cruel people tell lies-- they do evil things, and make cruel plans to destroy the poor and needy, even when they beg for justice.
Darby English Version
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
Good News Bible
A stupid person is evil and does evil things; he plots to ruin the poor with lies and to keep them from getting their rights.
King James Version
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
New American Standard Bible
As for a rogue, his weapons are evil; He devises wicked schemes To destroy {the} afflicted with slander, Even though {the} needy one speaks what is right.
New International Version
The scoundrel's methods are wicked,
he makes up evil schemes
to destroy the poor with lies,
even when the plea of the needy is just.
New King James Version
Also the schemes of the schemer are evil;
He devises wicked plans
To destroy the poor with lying words,
Even when the needy speaks justice.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
As for a rogue, his weapons seem evil; He devises wicked schemes To destroy the afflicted with slander, Even though the needy one speaks right.
Revised Standard Version
The knaveries of the knave are evil; he devises wicked devices to ruin the poor with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is right.
Young's Literal Translation
And the miser -- his instruments `are' evil, He hath counselled wicked devices, To corrupt the poor with lying sayings, Even when the needy speaketh justly.
