Isaiah 11

Isaiah 11:2

Rejoice - Are promoted. Glory - In that common - wealth. Rise - Are advanced to authority. Hidden - Wise and good men, who only are worthy of the name of men, withdraw themselves into obscure places.

Isaiah 11:4

Alway - In all times, companies, and conditions.

Isaiah 11:6

Oppressor - The tyranny of a prince, is a manifest sign of folly. Prolong - By God’s favour, the peace and satisfaction of his own mind, and the hearty love of his people.

Isaiah 11:7

Violence - That sheddeth any man’s blood. Shall flee - Shall speedily be destroyed. Shall slay - None should desire or endeavour to save him from his deserved punishment.

Isaiah 11:8

At once - Once for all; so he shall never rise more.

Isaiah 11:10

Faithful - Who deals truly and justly in all his transactions.

Isaiah 11:11

For - When a man hath once accustomed himself to take bribes, a very small advantage will make him sell justice.

Isaiah 11:12

Evil eye - Is uncharitable to persons in want, and envious to those who get any thing besides him. Poverty - And consequently that he shall need the pity and help of others.

Isaiah 11:14

The same - Is a thief and robber.

Isaiah 11:15

Fat - Shall live happily and comfortably.

Isaiah 11:16

Wisely - Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.