World English Bible
Isaiah 5:21
“Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!”
Verse in context — Isaiah 5
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Who say, "Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it!
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Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
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Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
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Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink;
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who acquit the guilty for a bribe, but deny justice for the innocent!
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Prophecies of judgment and hope, pointing to the coming Messiah.
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