Discovery BoxIsaiah 31:2 
Context31:2 Yet he too is wise 1 and he will bring disaster;
he does not retract his decree. 2
He will attack the wicked nation, 3
and the nation that helps 4 those who commit sin. 5
Isaiah 56:2
Context56:2 The people who do this will be blessed, 6
the people who commit themselves to obedience, 7
who observe the Sabbath and do not defile it,
who refrain from doing anything that is wrong. 8
1 sn This statement appears to have a sarcastic tone. The royal advisers who are advocating an alliance with Egypt think they are wise, but the Lord possesses wisdom as well and will thwart their efforts.
2 tn Heb “and he does not turn aside [i.e., “retract”] his words”; NIV “does not take back his words.”
3 tn Heb “and he will arise against the house of the wicked.”
4 sn That is, Egypt.
5 tn Heb “and against the help of the doers of sin.”
6 tn Heb “blessed is the man who does this.”
7 tn Heb “the son of mankind who takes hold of it.”
8 tn Heb and who keeps his hand from doing any evil.”
