32:7 A deceiver’s methods are evil; 1
he dreams up evil plans 2
to ruin the poor with lies,
even when the needy are in the right. 3
32:8 An honorable man makes honorable plans;
his honorable character gives him security. 4
1 tn Heb “as for a deceiver, his implements [or “weapons”] are evil.”
2 tn Or “he plans evil things”; NIV “he makes up evil schemes.”
3 tn Heb “to ruin the poor with words of falsehood, even when the needy speak what is just.”
4 tn Heb “and he upon honorable things stands.”