Isaiah 32:1-12

1 ecce in iustitia regnabit rex et principes in iudicio praeerunt

2 et erit vir sicut qui absconditur a vento et celat se a tempestate sicut rivi aquarum in siti et umbra petrae prominentis in terra deserta

3 non caligabunt oculi videntium et aures audientium diligenter auscultabunt

4 et cor stultorum intelleget scientiam et lingua balborum velociter loquetur et plane

5 non vocabitur ultra is qui insipiens est princeps neque fraudulentus appellabitur maior

6 stultus enim fatua loquetur et cor eius faciet iniquitatem ut perficiat simulationem et loquatur ad Dominum fraudulenter et vacuefaciat animam esurientis et potum sitienti auferat

7 fraudulenti vasa pessima sunt ipse enim cogitationes concinnavit ad perdendos mites in sermone mendacii cum loqueretur pauper iudicium

8 princeps vero ea quae digna sunt principe cogitavit et ipse super duces stabit

9 mulieres opulentae surgite et audite vocem meam filiae confidentes percipite auribus eloquium meum

10 post dies et annum et vos conturbabimini confidentes consummata est enim vindemia collectio ultra non veniet

11 obstupescite opulentae conturbamini confidentes exuite vos et confundimini accingite lumbos vestros

12 super ubera plangite super regione desiderabili super vinea fertili

Isaiah 32:1-12 Meaning and Commentary

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.