Isaiah 32:7

“The instruments also of the churl [are] evil, &c.] Not his [vessels] or measures he sells by, which are small and deficient, as Kimchi and Ben Melech interpret it; nor his servants, his tools in doing his wickedness, which are fit for his purpose, wicked men; but rather these are much the same with “the instruments of the foolish shepherd”, (<381115>Zechariah 11:15) and may signify the evil ways and methods which covetous pastors or shepherds take to fleece the flock, and to increase their own gain: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right; he consults, contrives, and forms schemes with all craft and cunning, on purpose, to corrupt,…”

“churl--"the fraudulent"; this verse refers to the last clause of Isa 32:5; as Isa 32:6 referred to its first clause. speaketh right--pleadeth a just cause (Isa 29:21); spiritually, "the poor man's cause" is the divine doctrine, his rule of faith and practice.”

“The instruments also - In the Hebrew here there is a paronomasia which cannot be imitated in a translation. The word ‘instruments’ here denotes evidently the means by which the churl accomplishes his object; whether it be by words, by judicial decisions, or by crafty devices. This is also a kind of proverbial expression, and is given as a further reason why such a person would not be employed by a wise and virtuous prince. Are evil - He will make use of any unprincipled means, any wicked plan or device, to accomplish his purpose. “With lying words.” With false representations; or with deceitful promises and assurances. His aim would be particularly directed to the poor and humble, as more…”

“Lying words - With false and unrighteous decrees. Even - When their cause is just and good. Isaiah 32:9”

“32:7 smooth tricks . . . crooked schemes: See Prov 6:12, 18; 16:27; 24:8-9.”

“instruments: Isa 1:23, Isa 5:23; Jer 5:26-28; Mic 2:11, Mic 7:3; Mat 26:14-16, Mat 26:59, Mat 26:60 deviseth: Psa 10:7-10, Psa 64:4-6, Psa 82:2-5; Jer 18:18; Mic 7:2; Mat 26:4 lying: Isa 59:3, Isa 59:4; Kg1 21:10-14; Act 6:11-13 the needy speaketh right: or, he speaketh against the poor in judgment Isaiah 32:8”