Isaías 32

1 He aquí, un rey reinará con justicia, y príncipes gobernarán con rectitud.

2 Cada uno será como refugio contra el viento y un abrigo contra la tormenta, como corrientes de agua en tierra seca, como la sombra de una gran peña en tierra árida.

3 No se cegarán entonces los ojos de los que ven, y los oídos de los que oyen escucharán.

4 El corazón de los imprudentes discernirá la verdad, y la lengua de los tartamudos se apresurará a hablar claramente.

5 Ya no se llamará noble al necio, ni al tramposo se le dirá generoso.

6 Pues el necio habla necedades, y su corazón se inclina hacia el mal, para practicar la impiedad y hablar falsedad contra el SEÑOR, para mantener con hambre al hambriento y para privar de bebida al sediento.

7 En cuanto al tramposo, sus armas son malignas; trama designios perversos para destruir con calumnias a los afligidos, aun cuando el necesitado hable lo que es justo.

8 Pero el noble concibe cosas nobles, y en las cosas nobles se afirma.

9 Levantaos, mujeres indolentes, y oíd mi voz; hijas confiadas, prestad oído a mi palabra.

10 Dentro de un año y algunos días, os conturbaréis, hijas confiadas, porque se habrá acabado la vendimia, y la recolección del fruto no vendrá.

11 Temblad, mujeres indolentes; conturbaos, hijas confiadas; desvestíos, desnudaos, y ceñid cilicio en la cintura;

12 golpeaos el pecho, por los campos agradables, por la vid fructífera,

13 por el suelo de mi pueblo donde crecerán espinos y zarzas; sí, por todas las casas alegres y por la ciudad divertida.

14 Porque el palacio ha sido abandonado, hecha un desierto la populosa ciudad. Collado y atalaya se han convertido en cuevas para siempre, un deleite para asnos monteses, un pasto para rebaños;

15 hasta que se derrame sobre nosotros el Espíritu desde lo alto, el desierto se convierta en campo fértil y el campo fértil sea considerado como bosque.

16 En el desierto morará el derecho, y la justicia habitará en el campo fértil.

17 La obra de la justicia será paz, y el servicio de la justicia, tranquilidad y confianza para siempre.

18 Entonces habitará mi pueblo en albergue de paz, en mansiones seguras y en moradas de reposo;

19 aunque caiga granizo cuando el bosque caiga, y la ciudad sea derribada por completo.

20 ¡Cuán bienaventurados seréis vosotros los que sembráis junto a todas las aguas, y dejáis sueltos al buey y al asno!

Isaías 32 Commentary

Chapter 32

Times of peace and happiness. (1-8) An interval of trouble, yet comfort and blessings in the end. (9-20)

Verses 1-8 Christ our righteous King, and his true disciples, are evidently here intended. The consolations and graces of his Spirit are as rivers of water in this dry land; and as the overhanging rock affords refreshing shade and shelter to the weary traveller in the desert, so his power, truth, and love, yield the believer the only real protection and refreshment in the weary land through which he journeys to heaven. Christ bore the storm himself, to keep it off from us. To him let the trembling sinner flee for refuge; for he alone can protect and refresh us in every trial. See what pains sinners take in sin; they labour at it, their hearts are intent upon it, and with art they work iniquity; but this is our comfort, that they can do no more mischief than God permits. Let us seek to have our hearts more freed from selfishness. The liberal soul devises liberal things concerning God, and desires that He will grant wisdom and prudence, the comforts of his presence, the influence of his Spirit, and in due time the enjoyment of his glory.

Verses 9-20 When there was so much provocation given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! how many careless ones there are, who support self-indulgence by shameful niggardliness! We deserve to be deprived of the supports of life, when we make them the food of lusts. Let such tremble and be troubled. Blessed times shall be brought in by the pouring out of the Spirit from on high; then, and not till then, there will be good times. The present state of the Jews shall continue until a more abundant pouring out of the Spirit from on high. Peace and quietness shall be found in the way and work of righteousness. True satisfaction is to be had only in true religion. And real holiness is real happiness now, and shall be perfect happiness, that is, perfect holiness for ever. The good seed of the word shall be sown in all places, and be watered by Divine grace; and laborious, patient labourers shall be sent forth into God's husbandry.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb., Ofel

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 32

This chapter contains a prophecy of the Messiah; for, however applicable it may be to Hezekiah, as a type of Christ, it only has its full accomplishment in him, and in his times; who is described as a righteous King, and as having just princes ruling under him, Isa 32:1 and as a very great blessing, protection, and comfort to his subjects, Isa 32:2 when follows a prediction of great light and knowledge that should be in his days, Isa 32:3,4 and of the vileness, hypocrisy, and covetousness of the Jews in his times, Isa 32:5-8 and of the destruction of their country, because of their sins, of which they seemed greatly insensible, and were unconcerned about it, and are therefore called upon to lament it, Isa 32:9-14 which should continue until there would be a very great effusion of the Spirit, as should make the world, comparable to a wilderness, fruitful in grace and good works; the consequence of which is great prosperity, peace, and safety, to the saints, Isa 32:15-18 and destruction to their enemies, particularly the city of Rome, Isa 32:19 and the chapter is concluded with the happiness of the Gospel ministration, and the success of it, Isa 32:20.