Isaiah 32:8

But the liberall deuiseth liberall things, and by liberall things shall hee stand. Isaiah 32:8 (KJV)

The phrase “But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.” is often cited as a verse from the King James Bible, yet the draft notes that it does not actually appear in that translation. The observation that the wording is frequently misattributed serves as a reminder to verify scriptural sources before accepting them as authentic. In the same spirit of careful examination, the study turns to a concise moral teaching found in the second draft: “The righteous hateth lying: but the wicked doth abhor abomination.” This brief statement contrasts the disposition of the righteous with that of the wicked, emphasizing that those who are upright reject falsehood, while those who are corrupt detest what is abominable. The two ideas together invite reflection on the integrity of both word and deed. The misattributed verse, though not a genuine biblical text, still carries a theme of standing by one’s own devisings, a notion that can be weighed against the biblical principle that the righteous despise deceit. Likewise, the wicked’s abhorrence of abomination aligns with the biblical warning against moral corruption. By holding these observations side by side, the study encourages believers to discern truth from tradition, to uphold honesty as the hallmark of the righteous, and to recognize that true standing before God is founded on faithful obedience rather than on self‑crafted liberal schemes. The combined focus on textual fidelity and moral clarity offers a concise yet profound reminder that authenticity in Scripture and integrity in character are inseparably linked.