Isaiah 11:3
And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. The messianic vision of the Branch from Jesse's stump on whom the Spirit of the Lord rests sevenfold. He judges with righteousness for the poor and the wolf lies down with the lamb in transformed creation. A second Exodus will …
Other Translations
And his delight shall be in the fear of Jehovah; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither decide after the hearing of his ears;
To refresh him in the fear of Jehovah, And by the sight of his eyes he judgeth not, Nor by the hearing of his ears decideth.
And he will not be guided in his judging by what he sees, or give decisions by the hearing of his ears:
Cross References
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I …
Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of …
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for …
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw …
Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?
For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord …
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.