Isaiah 11:3

New International Reader's Version

The Branch will take delight in respecting the Lord. He will not judge things only by the way they look. He won’t make decisions based simply on what people say.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:17

“So now I’m saying, ‘May what you have told me prevent that man from doing what he wants. You are like an angel of God. You know what is good and what is evil. May the Lord your God be with you.’ ”

2 Samuel 14:8

The king said to the woman, “Go home. I’ll give an order to make sure you are taken care of.”

1 Kings 3:28

All the Israelites heard about the decision the king had given. That gave them great respect for him. They saw that God had given him wisdom. They knew that Solomon would do what was right and fair when he judged people.

1 Kings 3:9

So give me a heart that understands. Then I can rule over your people. I can tell the difference between what is right and what is wrong. Who can possibly rule over this great nation of yours?”

Job 12:11

Our tongues tell us what tastes good and what doesn’t. And our ears tell us what’s true and what isn’t.

Job 34:3

Our tongues tell us what tastes good and what doesn’t. And our ears tell us what’s true and what isn’t.

Proverbs 2:5

Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord. You will find out how to know God.

Proverbs 2:9

You will understand what is right and honest and fair. You will understand the right way to live.

Isaiah 33:6

He will be the firm foundation for their entire lives. He will give them all the wisdom, knowledge and saving power they will ever need. Respect for the Lord is the key to that treasure.

Ezekiel 45:8

The prince will own this land in Israel. And my princes will not crush my people anymore. Instead, they will allow the people of Israel to receive their own share of land. It will be divided up based on their tribes.”

Micah 4:3

He will judge between people from many nations. He’ll settle problems among strong nations everywhere. They will hammer their swords into plows. They’ll hammer their spears into pruning tools. Nations will not go to war against one another. They won’t even train to fight anymore.

Luke 2:52

Jesus became wiser and stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to God and to people.

John 2:25

He didn’t need anyone to tell him what people are like. He already knew why people do what they do.

John 7:24

Stop judging only by what you see. Judge in the right way.”

Hebrews 5:14

Solid food is for those who are grown up. They have trained themselves to tell the difference between good and evil. That shows they have grown up.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider how handsome or tall he is. I have not chosen him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart.”