Isaiah 11:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

His greatest joy will be to obey the LORD. This king won't judge by appearances or listen to rumours.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17

I can rest easy now that you have given your decision. You know the difference between right and wrong just like an angel of God, and I pray that the LORD your God will be with you.

2 Samuel 14:8

“Go home,” David told her. “I'll take care of this matter for you.”

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

1 Kings 3:9

Please make me wise and teach me the difference between right and wrong. Then I will know how to rule your people. If you don't, there is no way I could rule this great nation of yours.

Job 12:11

We hear with our ears, taste with our tongues,

Job 34:3

Think about my words, as you would taste food.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand what it means to respect and to know the LORD God.

Proverbs 2:9

With wisdom you will learn what is right and honest and fair.

Isaiah 33:6

you are the foundation on which we stand today. You always save us and give true wisdom and knowledge. Nothing means more to us than obeying you.

Micah 4:3

He will settle arguments between distant and powerful nations. They will beat their swords and their spears into rakes and shovels; they will never again make war or attack one another.

Luke 2:52

Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people.

John 2:25

No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew.

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right.

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food is for mature people who have been trained to know right from wrong.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the LORD told him, “Samuel, don't think Eliab is the one just because he's tall and handsome. He isn't the one I've chosen. People judge others by what they look like, but I judge people by what is in their hearts.”