Isaiah 11:3

Good News Translation

and find pleasure in obeying him. He will not judge by appearance or hearsay;

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17

I said to myself that your promise, sir, would make me safe, because the king is like God's angel and can distinguish good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you!”

2 Samuel 14:8

“Go back home,” the king answered, “and I will take care of the matter.”

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

1 Kings 3:9

So give me the wisdom I need to rule your people with justice and to know the difference between good and evil. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

Job 12:11

But just as your tongue enjoys tasting food, your ears enjoy hearing words.

Job 34:3

You know good food when you taste it, but not wise words when you hear them.

Proverbs 2:5

If you do, you will know what it means to fear the Lord and you will succeed in learning about God.

Proverbs 2:9

If you listen to me, you will know what is right, just, and fair. You will know what you should do.

Isaiah 33:6

and give stability to the nation. He always protects his people and gives them wisdom and knowledge. Their greatest treasure is their reverence for the Lord.

Ezekiel 45:8

This area will be the share the ruling prince will have in the land of Israel, so that he will no longer oppress the people, but will let the rest of the country belong to the tribes of Israel.

Micah 4:3

He will settle disputes among the nations, among the great powers near and far. They will hammer their swords into plows and their spears into pruning knives. Nations will never again go to war, never prepare for battle again.

Luke 2:52

Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.

John 2:25

There was no need for anyone to tell him about them, because he himself knew what was in their hearts.

John 7:24

Stop judging by external standards, and judge by true standards.”

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food, on the other hand, is for adults, who through practice are able to distinguish between good and evil.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to him, “Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart.”