Isaiah 32:8
But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Cross-reference
Acts 11:29 records the believers' relief offering to Judea—a corporate act of noble generosity.
Acts 9:39 recounts Tabitha's charitable works—a real-life example of the noble, generous life.
In 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Paul promises God's blessing on generous giving — illustrating the noble deeds that flow from noble plans.
Luke 6:33-35 calls for loving enemies and lending freely—a radical form of the noble deeds Isaiah commends.
Proverbs 11:24 contrasts the generous giver with the miser—same contrast as noble versus scoundrel here.
Psalm 112:9 describes the righteous who distribute freely to the poor—a direct portrait of the noble person.
Job 31:16-21 lists acts of generosity to the poor—mirroring the noble character that devises good.
2 Samuel 9:1-13 shows David's kindness to Mephibosheth—a concrete example of the noble deeds Isaiah praises.
In 2 Samuel 24:23, Araunah gives his threshing floor and oxen to David freely, a noble gift reflecting Isaiah 32:8's generous spirit.
In Psalm 37:21, the righteous give generously, directly paralleling Isaiah 32:8's description of the noble man's generous deeds.
In Nehemiah 5:17, Nehemiah hosts 150 people daily, a noble act of generosity that exemplifies Isaiah 32:8's noble character.
In 2 Chronicles 35:7, King Josiah gives lambs for Passover, a noble religious offering consistent with Isaiah 32:8's noble deeds.
In 2 Kings 4:10, the Shunammite woman prepares a room for Elisha, a noble act of hospitality echoing Isaiah 32:8's noble plans.
In 2 Samuel 17:28, Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai bring supplies to David's camp, showing noble provision as in Isaiah 32:8.
In 2 Samuel 9:9, David provides land and provisions for Mephibosheth, a noble act of kindness matching Isaiah 32:8's noble deeds.
In 1 Samuel 30:26, David sends gifts from plunder to Judah's elders, exemplifying the noble man's generous deeds in Isaiah 32:8.
In Ruth 2:14, Boaz invites Ruth to share his meal — a concrete example of noble kindness to a foreigner.
In Deuteronomy 24:19, leaving gleanings for the poor is a specific noble deed — a law embodying the generous spirit of the noble man.
In Deuteronomy 15:10, the command to give generously without a grudging heart directly parallels the noble man's generous deeds.
Proverbs 14:22 also contrasts devising good vs evil — those who plan noble things find steadfast love and faithfulness.
2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasizes cheerful giving — the noble's heart attitude behind doing good.
1 Timothy 6:18 commands the rich to be generous and ready to share — a practical expression of noble plans.
Romans 12:8 exhorts contributing with generosity — a specific noble deed aligned with the noble's mindset.
Acts 20:35 quotes Jesus: 'more blessed to give than receive' — a noble action that flows from devising good.
In Genesis 18:6, Abraham's hurried hospitality to three visitors exemplifies the noble man's generous, spontaneous service.
Proverbs 22:9 shows the generous man blessed for feeding the poor — a practical outworking of the noble's good plans.
In Ruth 3:15, Boaz gives Ruth six measures of barley — another generous act of a noble man providing for the needy.
In Genesis 24:44, Rebekah offers to draw water for camels — a selfless, noble deed of service to a stranger.
In Genesis 21:27, Abraham's gift of sheep and cattle seals a covenant — a noble act of peace and generosity.
In Genesis 24:25, Rebekah's family provides water and straw — a small but genuine act of hospitality to a stranger.